Ketubah Archives

How We Wrote Our Own Interfaith Ketubah

By Molly Kazin Marshall

Last fall, I had to postpone my wedding due to COVID-19. Ultimately, Evan and I decided we didn’t want to wait...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Stories, Wedding Tips, Weddings

The Hardest Part: Choosing Our Officiant

By Elle Henderson

Many people, myself included, have considered what their wedding might look like someday. Some even plan it...

Ketubah, Officiant, Wedding Planning, Wedding Venue, Weddings

The Jewish Marriage Contract (Ketubah)

By 18Doors

In this article, we will explain what a ketubah is and why it has remained a significant part of a Jewish...

Ketubah, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

The Ketubah/Marriage Contract

By Rabbi Robyn Frisch

What is a Ketubah? A ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract. In ancient times, a ketubah was a legally binding...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Tips, Weddings

Are You Keeping Your Guests in the Dark?

By Lindsey Silken

Recently, an amazing Jewish wedding program infographic was posted in our Facebook group for Jewish interfaith...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Ketubah.com’s Tips for Creating an Inclusive Ketubah

By Aliyah Gluckstadt

Planning an interfaith wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for couples to create a ceremony filled with...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips, Wedding Toolbox, Weddings

Getting Married and Keeping Our Religions

By Laura Drescher

As a Catholic teen and young adult, I never imagined I would be planning an interfaith wedding. Even though...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Religion, Spirituality, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Ketubah: The Bass-line of Our Marriage (Get it? Like a tuba)

By Michele Zipkin & Vanessa Williams

One of the items that we needed to tick off our Wedding To-Do List this month was ordering the ketubah. As an...

Ketubah, LGBTQ, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Two Months Since “I Do” with Wedding Memories to Last a Lifetime

By Stephanie Zulkoski

Our first look! It has been two months since Jarrett and I tied the knot and there are times I still catch myself...

Ketubah, Newlywed, Reception, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Our DIY Ketubah

By Hannah Dancing

This painting in my grandparents’ home provided inspiration After our first pre-wedding meeting with Rabbi...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Five Tips for an Interfaith Ketubah

By Adriana Saipe

1399 November 10, 2014 This article is reprinted with permission from the author, who posted it to her...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning

Signing a Ketubah in a Sacristy

By Ryan Mount

Cole Porter famously wrote, “What is this thing called love? This funny thing called love. Just who can solve...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Own Your Judaism

By Rabbi Ari Moffic

Sometimes Jews who don’t live their lives by the rubrics of Jewish law feel inauthentic in their identity or...

Identity, Ketubah, Officiant, Religion, Spirituality, Wedding Ritual

Symbols and Rituals and Traditions. Oh my.

By Anne Goodman

These last few months have been busy with dress fittings, selecting the menu, arranging the seating chart, creating...

Breaking the Glass, Christian Jewish Wedding, Chuppah, Co-officiation, Extended Family, In-laws, Ketubah, Religion, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Getting Lost and Remembing Important Details of Wedding Planning

By Ryan Mount

With so much planning even a wedding of our size, it is easy to get lost in the details. There are the fun details...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Religion, Spirituality, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Ketubah

By Anne Goodman

I come from a family of artists. My mom’s grandfather was an amazing painter. My dad’s brother is the cartoonist...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Weddings

How Do I Pick My Ketubah Witness?

By Adriana Saipe

This article is reprinted with permission from the author, who posted it to her website, inkwithintent.com. So,...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Toolbox, Weddings

Reconstructing the Ketubah: Finding the Sweetness in Tradition

By Matt Rice

I attended services at Mishkan Shalom last spring. A friend of mine led the Torah study that preceded services....

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Love Is In The Air

By Rabbi Ari Moffic

Is an interfaith ketubah Legit? Love is in the air… (Is it wrong for a rabbi to say “happy Valentines...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual

Choosing an Interfaith Ketubah

By 18Doors

Updated April 16, 2012 Choosing an interfaith ketubah can be a beautiful part of your pre-wedding preparations....

Ketubah, Wedding Tips, Weddings

Bring a Friend to School Day

By Elana MacGilpin

As a parent, you never know the unintended benefits of signing your kids up for extra-curricular activities...

Dating, Engagement, Identity, Ketubah, Officiant, Relationships, Religion, Wedding Planning, Weddings

It Lives!

By Lula Jones

Yes, yes indeed, the ketuba was ultimately not killed off and is going to be very much alive and present at...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Ketubah or Not to Ketubah

By Lula Jones

Now that we’ve decided to go forth with the amazing Rabbi that we recently had the honor of meeting, the...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Elements of a Jewish Wedding Ceremony

By 18Doors

Return to the Jewish Wedding Guide for Interfaith Couples. Prior to the chuppah ceremony, Jewish wedding traditions...

Chuppah, Circling, Ketubah, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

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