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English Ketubah Texts
Egalitarian Ketubah Text 1 (available on all
ketubah prints except Tree of Life
ketubah)
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.
Egalitarian Ketubah Text 2 (available on
Tree of Life ketubah print only)
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.
Interfaith Ketubah Text 1 (available on all
ketubah prints)
On the ___ day of the week, the ___ day of
the month of ___ in the year _____,
corresponding to ________ in _______,
______, ________ and ________entered into a
mutual covenant as husband and wife,
loving and supportive companions in life,
and said each to the other: I betroth you to
me forever. I betroth you to me in
everlasting faithfulness. With trust and
devotion, 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 truth 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.
We joyfully enter into this covenant and
solemnly accept its obligations. Our promise
to each other, in the presence of loving
family and friends, is valid and binding.
Interfaith Ketubah Text 2 (available on
Tree of Life ketubah print only)
On the ___ day of the week, the ___ day of
the month of ___ in the year _____,
corresponding to ________ in _______,
______, ________ and ________entered into a
mutual covenant as husband and wife,
loving and supportive companions in life,
and said each to the other: I betroth you to
me forever. I betroth you to me in
everlasting faithfulness. With trust and
devotion, 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 truth 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.
We joyfully enter into this covenant and
solemnly accept its obligations. This
marriage has been authorized also by the
civil authorities of the state of ________,
and all is valid and binding.
Equal Partners Commitment Ketubah Text
(Gender neutral; available on Arts &
Crafts Roses Ketubah and Tree of Life
Ketubah. Available soon on Twin Trees
Ketubah and Summer Flowers Ketubah;
call for info.)
On the ___ day of the week, the ___ day of
the month of ___ in the year _____,
corresponding to ________ in _______,
______, ________ and ________entered into a
mutual covenant as equal partners,
loving and supportive companions in life,
and said each to the other: I betroth
you to me forever. I betroth you to me in
everlasting faithfulness. With trust and
devotion, 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 truth 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.
We joyfully enter into this covenant and
solemnly accept its obligations. Our promise
to each other, in the presence of loving
family and friends, is valid and binding.
Anniversary Ketubah Text (available on
Tree of Life Ketubah. Available soon on
Twin Trees Ketubah; call for info.)
A. Jewish
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
lovingkindness, 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.
B. Non-denominational
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
lovingkindness, 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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