ENGLISH TEXT A Orthodox Ashkenazi
This text is being used by the "Rabbinate of Tel-Aviv"
On the ____________ day of the week, the ____________ day of the month of ____________ in the year ____________ corresponding to the ____________ day of ____________, ____________, in the city of ________________________, the holy covenant of marriage was entered into between the bridegroom ________________________ son of ________________________ and the bride ________________________ daughter of ________________________. Conscious of the sacred obligations of marriage, the bridegroom made the following declaration to his bride: "Be consecrated unto me as my wife according to the laws and traditions of Moses and the people Israel . I will love, honor and Cherish you. I will protect and support you, and I will faithfully care for your needs, now and forever." In receiving the ring as a token of the bridegroom's love and commitment ,the bride accepted him as her husband and agreed to participate with him in establishing a home in love and harmony, peace and companionship. This covenant of marriage has been signed and witnessed according to the laws and traditions that began with Abraham and Sarah, were Conveyed through Moses and affirmed through the people Israel .
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ENGLISH TEXT B Orthodox Sepharadi
This text is being used by the "Rabbinate of Tel-Aviv"
On the ____________ day of the week, the ____________ day of the month of ____________ in the year ____________ corresponding to the ____________ day of ____________, ____________, in the city of ________________________, the holy covenant of marriage was entered into between the bridegroom ________________________ son of ________________________ and the bride ________________________ daughter of ________________________. Conscious of the sacred obligations of marriage, the bridegroom made the following declaration to his bride: "Be consecrated unto me as my wife according to the laws and traditions of Moses and the people Israel . I will love, honor and Cherish you. I will protect and support you, and I will faithfully care for your needs, now and forever." In receiving the ring as a token of the bridegroom's love and commitment ,the bride accepted him as her husband and agreed to participate with him in establishing a home in love and harmony, peace and companionship. This covenant of marriage has been signed and witnessed according to the laws and traditions that began with Abraham and Sarah, were Conveyed through Moses and affirmed through the people Israel .
Witness _____________________________________
Witness _____________________________________
ENGLISH TEXT C Conservative
[English Translation of Orthodox Aramaic plus Lieberman Clause]
"On __________ [day of the week], the __________ day of the month __________ in the year __________ since creation of the world, the era according to which we are accustomed to reckon here in the city of __________ how __________ son of __________ said to this virgin __________ daughter of __________ 'Be thou my wife according to the law of Moses and Israel, and I will work for thee, honor, support, and maintain thee in accordance with the custom of Jewish husbands who work for their wives, honor, support, and maintain them in truth. And I will set aside for thee 200 zuz [traditional money], in lieu of thy virginity, which belong to thee (according to the law of Moses), and thy food, clothing, and necessaries, and live with thee in conjugal relations according to universal custom.' And __________ this virgin consented and became his wife. The dowry that she brought from her father's house, in silver, gold, valuables, dresses and bedclothes, amounts to __________ [100 silver pieces], and the bridegroom consented to increase this amount from his own property with the sum of __________ [100 silver pieces], making in all __________ [200 silver pieces]. And thus said __________ the bridegroom, 'I take upon myself and my heirs after me the responsibility of this marriage contract, of the dowry, and of the additional sum, so that all this shall be paid from the best part of my property, real and personal, that I now possess or may hereafter acquire. All my property, even the mantle on my shoulders, shall be mortgaged for the security of the contract and of the dowry and of the addition made thereto.' __________ the bridegroom has taken upon himself the responsibility for all the obligations of this ketubah, as is customary with other ketubot made for the daughters of Israel in accordance with the institution of our sages -- may their memory be for a blessing! It is not to be regarded as an illusory obligation or as a mere symbolical delivery between __________ son of __________ the bridegroom, and __________ daughter of __________ the virgin, and they have employed an instrument legally fit for the purpose to strengthen all that is stated above, and everything is valid and established.
Lieberman Clause starts here] And in solemn assent to their mutual responsibilities and love, the bridegroom and bride have declared: as evidence to our desire to enable each other to live in accordance with the Jewish law of marriage throughout our lifetime, we, the bride and bridegroom, attach our signatures to this ketubah, and hereby agree to recognize the Bet Din of the Rabbinical Assembly and the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, or its duly appointed representatives, as having authority to council us in the light of Jewish tradition which requires husband and wife to give each other complete love and devotion, and to summon either party at the request of the other, in order to enable the party so requesting to live in accordance with the standards of Jewish law of marriage throughout his or her lifetime. We authorize the Bet Din to impose such terms of compensation as it may see fit for failure to respond to its summons or to carry out its decision."
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ENGLISH TEXT D Egalitarian Ketubah Text – option 1
On the ___ day of the week, the ___ day of the month of ___ in the year _____, corresponding to ________ in _______, ______, ________ and ________entered into a holy covenant as husband and wife, according to the tradition of Moses & Israel, and said each to the other: I betroth you to me forever. I betroth you to me in everlasting faithfulness. In the spirit of Jewish tradition, I will be your loving friend as you are mine. Set me as a seal upon your heart, like the seal upon your hand, for love is stronger than death. And I will cherish you, honor you, uphold and sustain you in all truth and sincerity, in times of joy as well as hardship. I will respect you and the divine image within you. May our hearts be united forever in faith and hope. Let our home be built on Torah and loving-kindness, rich in wisdom and reverence. May we always keep these words in our hearts as a symbol of our eternal commitment to each other: I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine. This covenant has been witnessed and signed in accordance with the laws and traditions of Moses and the people Israel. And everything is valid and binding.
Witness _____________________________________
Witness _____________________________________
ENGLISH TEXT E Egalitarian Ketubah Text – option 2
On the ___ day of the week, the ___ day of the month of ___ in the year _____, corresponding to ________ in _______, ______, ________ and ________entered into a holy covenant as husband and wife, according to the tradition of Moses & Israel, and said each to the other: I betroth you to me forever. I betroth you to me in everlasting faithfulness. In the spirit of Jewish tradition, I will be your loving friend as you are mine. Set me as a seal upon your heart, like the seal upon your hand, for love is stronger than death. And I will cherish you, honor you, uphold and sustain you in all truth and sincerity, in times of joy as well as hardship. I will respect you and the divine image within you. May our hearts be united forever in faith and hope. Let our home be built on Torah and loving-kindness, rich in wisdom and reverence. May we always keep these words in our hearts as a symbol of our eternal commitment to each other: I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine. This covenant has been witnessed and signed according to the laws and traditions that began with Abraham and Sarah and continued through Moses and the people Israel. It is valid and binding.
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Witness _____________________________________
ENGLISH TEXT F Anniversary Ketubah Text - option 1
On the ___ day of the week, the ___ day of the month of ___ in the year ____, in _____, ________, we, _____ _____ _____, and _____ _____ _____, entered into a holy covenant as husband and wife, according to the tradition of Moses and Israel. Today, on the __ anniversary of that day, we celebrate and reaffirm our commitment to one another, as beloveds and partners in marriage. Together we have experienced joys and hardships, triumphs and sorrows, and the passage of time has deepened our love and respect for each other. As we celebrate the memories we have created together, we remember and renew the promises we made on our wedding day — to cherish, honor, uphold and sustain each other in all truth and sincerity — and we pledge to continue to work together to achieve our dreams and to support each other in love and trust. May our home remain a sanctuary of truth and loving kindness, rich in wisdom and reverence. May we continue to keep these words from the Song of Songs in our hearts, as a symbol of our eternal commitment to each other: I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine. May we be blessed with health and happiness,
and many more years together
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Witness _____________________________________
ENGLISH TEXT G Anniversary Ketubah Text - option 2
On the ___ day of the week, the ___ day of the month of ___ in the year ____, in _____, ________, we, _____ _____ _____, and _____ _____ _____, entered into a mutual covenant as husband and wife, loving and supportive companions in life. Today, on the __ anniversary of that day, we celebrate and reaffirm our commitment to one another, as beloveds and partners in marriage. Together we have experienced joys and hardships, triumphs and sorrows, and the passage of time has deepened our love and respect for each other. As we celebrate the memories we have created together, we remember and renew the promises we made on our wedding day — to cherish, honor, uphold and sustain each other in all truth and sincerity — and we pledge to continue to work together to achieve our dreams and to support each other in love and trust. May our home remain a sanctuary of truth and loving kindness, rich in wisdom and reverence. May we continue to keep these words from the Song of Songs in our hearts, as a symbol of our eternal commitment to each other: I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine. May we be blessed with health and happiness,
and many more years together.
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Witness _____________________________________