Choosing a Ketubah - Jewish Wedding Contract - To Suit Your Needs

When a Jewish couple gets married under thethe trees of the forest' So my beloved is among
chuppah (wedding canopy) part of the ceremonyyoung men." Another ideas is to weave the
includes the reading of the Ketubah - or Jewishcouple's initials into the ketubah design or create
Wedding contract. This is an ancient documentyour own coat of arms. If one loves music or
written in the Aramaic language, and oftennature these can be the main themes of the
translated to Hebrew and English, that the groomdecorations around the edges.
gives to the bride. This tradition has been takingMany Israeli and traditional Jewish artists weave
place for thousands of years and is still goingthe 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 aTemple) as well which symbolizes the rebirth of
beautiful giclee print or even an original paintedthe Jewish nation. This would be suitable for a
ketubah and hang it up on the wall of theirzionistic couple who yearns to visit or move to
bedroom or living room. This art piece willIsrael.
probably remain in the family for many years toKetubot can be commissioned by an artist which
come and even for generations so it is importantcan 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 anddon't have to be extremely wealthy in order to
passages from the Bible written on them such asget a beautiful ketubah these days. Gorgeous and
from the "Song of Songs' or the book ofhigh quality prints can be ordered online for a
"Psalms". One of my favorite lines is "Like the lilymore 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 amongavailable online to choose from.