Learn which texts work best with your style of ceremony:
I specialize in Interfaith ketubahs. You have a lot of freedom when creating an interfaith ketubah, since there are no specific rules you need to follow. Here are some of the options I recommend:
Hebrew text: |
Interfaith Hebrew, Translation of English Text, Translation of Custom English, or None |
English text: |
Interfaith 1, Interfaith 2, Interfaith 3 were writted specifically for Interfaith couples, but all of my English texts are open and inclusive to people from all backgrounds. |
Poetic Verse: |
Select one of our 'interfaith' verses, by Ghandi, Thoreau, Shakespeare and others. |
Signatures: |
Bride, Groom, Rabbi, Priest, Witness, Witness (request an additonal signature line) |
For more information: read my article on how to make an interfaith ketubah.
To create an Reform Jewish ketubah, I recommend the following options:
Hebrew text: |
Reform Hebrew, Translation of 'Standard Reform 1', Translation of 'Standard Reform 2', or Translation of Custom English |
English text: |
Standard, Standard Reform 1, Standard Reform 2, Short Text, Non-denominational 1, Non-denominational 2, Commitment 1, Commitment 2, Custom |
Signatures: |
Bride, Groom, Rabbi, Witness, Witness |
A Non-denomination ketubah is one that makes no mention of any specific religious beliefs. To create a non-denominational ketubah, you would probably not use a Hebrew text. You can select any of my English texts, since I wrote them to be inclusive to people from any background. You could also write your own text, to make it more personal.
English text: |
Select any of our texts, or write your own |
Poetic Verse: |
Select one of our 'interfaith' verses, by Ghandi, Thoreau, Shakespeare and others. Be sure to have it in English only. |
Signatures: |
Bride, Groom, Officiant, Witness, Witness |
A Conservative Jewish ketubah is required to use the "Conservative Hebrew" text, which combines the traditional Aramaic text with some modern language (the "Lieberman Clause"). (See the translation here.) However, you can chose any English text that you'd like to complement it.
Hebrew text: |
Conservative Hebrew (This is the only text allowed for Conservative ceremonies.) |
English text: |
Standard, Standard Reform 1, Standard Reform 2, Short Text, Non-denominational 1, Non-denominational 2, Commitment 1, Commitment 2, Custom, or None |
Signatures: |
Bride, Groom, Rabbi, Witness, Witness |
An Orthodox Jewish ketubah is required to use the "Orthodox Hebrew" text. (See the translation here.) However, you can chose any English text that you'd like to complement it.
Hebrew text: |
Orthodox Hebrew (The only text allowed for Orthodox ceremonies.) |
English text: |
Standard, Standard Reform 1, Standard Reform 2, Short Text, Non-denominational 1, Non-denominational 2, Commitment 1, Commitment 2, Custom, or None |
Signatures: |
Bride, Groom, Rabbi, Witness, Witness |
For Gay or Lesbian weddings, I have created several English texts which avoid the use of gender-specific words. But if you prefer one of my texts that uses the words "bride" and "groom", I would be happy to remove them for you, or make any other changes to make the text perfect.
For the Hebrew text, the Commitment Hebrew text replaces "bride" and "groom" with a word that translates as "parter".
Hebrew text: |
Commitment, Translation of English text |
English text: |
Commitment 1-3, or a Custom English Text |
Signatures: |
Beloved, Beloved, Rabbi, Witness, Witness |
For more information: read my article on how to make a gay or lesbian ketubah.
An "anniversary ketubah" is created to celebrate a significant wedding anniversary, or a renewal of vows. To create an anniversary ketubah, I recommend the following options:
Hebrew text: |
None |
English text: |
Anniversary, or Custom English Text |
Signatures: |
No signatures |
The ketubah is becoming increasingly popular among couples from many different religions who want to add the spirit of this tradition to their own wedding. To create a 'ketubah' for another religion, you need to not include any Hebrew text. My Standard English text was written to appeal to a wide-range of traditions. But you might to make changes to it, or write your own custom text, in order to incorporate any specific aspects of your religion.
English text: |
Select any (Custom is recommended) |
Poetic Verse: |
Select one of our 'interfaith' verses, by Ghandi, Thoreau, Shakespeare and others. Be sure to have it in English only. |
Signatures: |
Bride, Groom, Officiant (whatever title is used), Witness, Witness |
For more information: read my article on how to make a non-Jewish ketubah.
ketubahs from nature by fine artist Daniel Sroka
