“The Ketubbah is without doubt the most fascinating and romantic chapter in the history of Jewish civilization”. (Moses Gaster, 1923)

No Jewish wedding can be solemnized without a Ketubbah. In fact, once the bride and groom have signed their Ketubbah in the presence of witnesses at their “Bedecken” ceremony, technically they are already married, despite the fact that the ceremony has not yet taken place.

The Ketubbah lists all obligations of the bride and groom, and is, to this day, often written in the ancient language of Aramaic, which was the spoken language in Talmudic times.

Various themes have adorned these important documents over the ages. Some of the more popular of these include the theme of the “Gate’, depictions of the Holy Temple and / or Jerusalem, depictions of the Bridal couple, National Emblems and Floral and Animal motifs.

Hand painted Ketubbot were very popular in the 1700’s and 1800’s. In modern times, many couples, not realizing that they had the option of a hand painted Ketubbah have simply had their rabbi use the printed contract offered by their synagogue, and by so doing, denied themselves the pleasure of having the most meaningful of symbol of their marriage hanging on their wall.

A hand painted Ketubbah offers a couple the chance to work with the Ketubbah artist to design a document that is uniquely theirs, with symbols that are particularly meaningful to them, in the colours and designs that they find pleasing. This is a one-of-a-kind work of art they can enjoy for years to come.