| When a Jewish couple gets married under the | | | | the trees of the forest' So my beloved is among |
| chuppah (wedding canopy) part of the ceremony | | | | young men." Another ideas is to weave the |
| includes the reading of the Ketubah - or Jewish | | | | couple's initials into the ketubah design or create |
| Wedding contract. This is an ancient document | | | | your own coat of arms. If one loves music or |
| written in the Aramaic language, and often | | | | nature these can be the main themes of the |
| translated to Hebrew and English, that the groom | | | | decorations around the edges. |
| gives to the bride. This tradition has been taking | | | | Many Israeli and traditional Jewish artists weave |
| place for thousands of years and is still going | | | | the theme of Jerusalem into the ketubah and |
| strong. | | | | some of these include the Beit HaMikdash (the |
| Today, it is tradition for a Jewish couple to buy a | | | | Temple) as well which symbolizes the rebirth of |
| beautiful giclee print or even an original painted | | | | the Jewish nation. This would be suitable for a |
| ketubah and hang it up on the wall of their | | | | zionistic couple who yearns to visit or move to |
| bedroom or living room. This art piece will | | | | Israel. |
| probably remain in the family for many years to | | | | Ketubot can be commissioned by an artist which |
| come and even for generations so it is important | | | | can cost anywhere from $500 and up to $2,000 |
| to pick something tasteful and meaningful. | | | | for those who have the funds. However you |
| Some Ketubahs have themes on them and | | | | don't have to be extremely wealthy in order to |
| passages from the Bible written on them such as | | | | get a beautiful ketubah these days. Gorgeous and |
| from the "Song of Songs' or the book of | | | | high quality prints can be ordered online for a |
| "Psalms". One of my favorite lines is "Like the lily | | | | more reasonable price - usually ranging from $180 |
| is among the thorns, So my wife is among young | | | | - $350 and there are many wonderful prints |
| woman" or the verse" "Like the apple is among | | | | available online to choose from. |