A ketubah is a work of art that uses images and words to express the love and commitment of your marriage vows. Ketubahs are marriage covenants that show the devotion between a Jewish bride and groom. 2500 years ago, the Sages of the Mishna developed the ketubah in order to ensure a secure and comfortable future for the Jewish wife. The ketubah,or Hebrew marriage contract, has been a tradition since ancient times.
The intent of this tradition is powerful, and its meaning universal. The Ketubah text, which is written in Aramaic and Hebrew, specifies the obligations of a man to his wife: to provide her with food, clothing, conjugal rights and financial security.
The Hebrew quote (with English translation) inscribed on our ketubot affirming the power of mingling lights, was written by Rabbi Israel Ba-al Shem Tov in the 18th century.
"From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven. And when two souls that are destined to be together find each other, their streams of light flow together and a single, brighter light goes forth from their united being."
The text of the ketubah is designed to reflect the egalitarian nature of a successful marriage partnership.
It incorporates the realities, hopes, dreams and ambitions of a contemporary couple and recognizes their diverse traditions.