Ketuvot |
What is a Ketuvah? |
A Ketuvah is necessary for every Jewish wedding. At the wedding reception, the first thing usually done is the completion, signing and witnessing of the ketuvah, or marriage contract. This contract is ordained by Mishnaic law (circa 170 CE) and according to some authorities dates back to Biblical times. The ketuvah, written in Aramaic, details the husband's obligations to his wife: food, clothing, dwelling and pleasure. It also creates a lien on all his property to pay her a sum of money and support should he divorce her, or predecease her. The document is signed by the groom and witnessed by two people, and has the standing of a legally binding agreement, that in many countries is enforceable by secular law. The ketuvah is often written as an illuminated manuscript, and becomes a work of art in itself, and many couples frame it and display it in their home. (Rabbi from Ohr Somayach) |
All Ketuvot sold matted and unframed.
Limited Edititon Prints 11x17 in. (Additional $25 charge for calligraphy of names and dates) | |||||||
Kos Shel Bracha $125 | Chuppah $105 | Jerusalem $125 | Classic $95 | ||||
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Please contact Tova at Simchalligraphy for an estimate. Prices range from $250 to $500. | |||||||
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