Richmond, Virginia, 1891 Ketubah
Art By The Jewish Museum
Pick your design first, then choose the words that go inside it — most couples do both before checkout.
Personalized or Unpersonalized text?
Personalized: our artist fills in your names, date and place within the text. Unpersonalized: the text has blank spaces someone fills in later. Signature lines are blank either way.
Don't know your Hebrew names?
No problem — look them up for free at HebrewNamer.com, or tell us in the text tool and we'll transliterate it for you.
Standard or Custom text?
Standard: choose from our library of pre-written texts by category below. Custom: use your own wording or one purchased elsewhere (translation available).
Description
This ketubah was adapted from a marriage contract from Richmond, Virginia, 1891, in the collection of The Jewish Museum. It was originally written in English, but included traditional Hebrew verses that refer to marital happiness. A depiction of a ceremony is featured above the text. Rabbi Edward Nathan Calisch (1865-1946), a prominent religious and civic figure in Richmond, Virginia, active in the American Reform movement, officiate the wedding. He was the rabbi of Congregation Beth Ahabah in Richmond from 1891, the year he issued the marriage contract, until his death in 1946. The congregation was founded by German Jews in 1841 and housed the first public school in the city. The text reads: “For a good sign/good luck” “The voice of joy, the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride” (Jeremiah 33:11)
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Paper
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Our paper ketubahs (papercut ketubahs included) are printed on cold press, acid free art paper, the standard in artistic reproductions. This paper is slightly textured and can be ordered with or without name printing.
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Color
Neutral
Print Stock
Paper
Size
14" x 18", 18" x 24", 22" x 28"
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Our Artisan Print Ketubah collection offers the largest selection of limited-edition Ketubahs available anywhere, so you can find a ketubah that will suit you, your wedding and your traditions. We work with couples and officiants from every Jewish denomination, and can incorporate the appropriate text to suit your wedding. Most of our options can be ordered on Paper, Canvas, or Stretched Canvas, so you can find the exact look and style that’s perfect for you.
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The Jewish Museum
Widely admired for its exhibitions and collections that inspire people of all backgrounds, The Jewish Museum in New York City is one of the world’s preeminent institutions devoted to exploring the intersection of art and Jewish culture from ancient to modern times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ll detail the process below, but you can also click this video for a step-by-step guide!
First choose your art design including, the color, the size and print stock you want. Then you need to choose the specific text you want from the ketubah text section. If you’re not sure which text you want, please discuss the options with your officiant as they will be the best person to advise you on the text category to suit your needs.
You will also need to decide if you want the text personalized (filled in by us) or unpersonalized (filled in by hand after you receive it). This is another good question for your officiant prior to ordering.
Following your order we will send you a confirmation email with further instructions for each text option you select. For example, for personalized texts there is a form that you will need to fill out and submit before the order goes out to the artist. After your form has been submitted, we’ll have the artist prepare and send you a proof to review. Rest assured, we won’t print the ketubah until it’s been fully approved by your self and the nominated officiant.
Unpersonalized orders are shipped out as soon as they are ready, without a proof.
We also offer custom text options.
No wedding is too soon! While ordering 4-5 weeks in advance gives you the most options, if your timing is short, we have hundreds of beautiful Artisan Print Ketubahs that you can receive within days if needed.
Unpersonalized ketubahs are generally shipped out within 1-2 weeks. Most ketubahs with personalized text ship out in approximately 4-5 weeks, but we can accommodate rush orders if needed.
Ketubahs that require hand finishes, such as Layered, Gold Leaf and Luxe Ketubahs, need a bit more preparation time, especially during busy season. If your wedding is around the corner, or if you are having a destination wedding, please get in touch with us as soon as possible to discuss the options for a rush order.
Be advised that during our busy season we have to take into account wedding dates and ensure everyone gets their ketubah in time for their wedding. Production times might be longer for some orders regardless of personalization. If your wedding is around the corner, or if you are going away for a destination wedding, please get in touch with us to discuss the options for a rush order.
We send proofs on all Personalized (and custom text) Ketubahs with the names, date and place of the wedding filled in by us. If you order an Unpersonalized Ketubah and did not ask for any edits to the wording, you will not receive a proof.
Yes. At the end of the Personalization Form, you’ll have the option to either submit the form to us, or forward it to your officiant. Click the latter option, and you’ll be able to send them the form to review. Once they submit the form, we’ll be able to prepare a text proof and send it to both of you to review.
Print stock refers to what we print your ketubah on. Many of our designs are available on paper, canvas, or stretched canvas. The paper is a fine-textured, high quality art paper. Colors have a matte finish. Our canvas ketubahs are printed on canvas, with a more luminous finish. Colors on canvas seem brighter and more vibrant. The Stretched Canvas is perfect for if you want to have the canvas wrapped around a wooden frame, so that it can be displayed at the wedding and ready to hang on your wall.
Personalized text means our artist will fill in your names, date and place of the wedding within the text itself. The unpersonalized text option means the text will have some spaces within it, and someone else will be filling the information for you after you receive it. Keep in mind that the signature lines are left blank in both options. We strongly advise you confirm with the officiant before ordering unpersonalized text as they might have a preference on this.
If you have a Hebrew name, but don’t know how to write it in Hebrew, then you can visit HebrewNamer.com to find the correct spelling. Hebrew Namer is a valuable resource for learning about your names, how to spell them correctly, and different variations on the name. In order to ensure that everyone is equally represented on the Ketubah, we offer to transliterate the names of anyone who doesn’t have a Hebrew name. This means writing their English name in Hebrew letters. This ensures that there are no blank spaces in your text. In the Ketubah Text Tool, where it asks for your Hebrew name, write your name in English letters. If no Hebrew equivalent name shows up, there should be an option that says, “My name was not found, please write it for me.” Click that button, and when the form is submitted, we’ll know you want that name transliterated into Hebrew.
We recommend a micro-pigment pen with archival ink. But don’t worry about having to find one – we’ll send you a pen that’s perfect for signing along with your Ketubah! If you want extra pens for backups, most stationary stores will stock the same item.
No. Our Stretched Canvas ketubahs come stretched around a wooden frame, but apart from that, we recommend taking your Ketubah to a local framer to have it properly framed with a variety of colors and materials to highlight the beauty of your ketubah.
If you want to add extra Witness signature lines or make minor adjustments to certain words in the text, we can make these changes. After you place your order, email us with your Order Number in the subject line of the email, and make the request. We’ll let you know if there are any issues with the request, or if the changes are extensive enough to warrant additional charges.
We want to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not satisfied, we offer a straightforward return policy to make the process as easy as possible.
Our return policy is as follows:
You may return any unused and undamaged items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund (minus shipping). If you ordered a personalized Ketubah, we do require a retention fee of $35. Also, digital DIY ketubahs are non refundable. Thank you for your understanding. Please reach out to us via email and we’ll send you instructions on what to do next in order to receive your refund.
We accept Mastercard and Visa. Please note that some VisaDebit cards will not be accepted (this varies depending on the individual bank).
All our Ketubahs are shipped with UPS. Our Ketubahs are shipped rolled in a protective box, and some will ship in a flatter box if rolling it would otherwise damage it . If you need to know the specifics for your design, feel free to reach out to our Customer Service team. Some designs are shipped flat and might not be suitable for air travel if you plan a destination wedding (including the Luxe collection, layered and stretched canvas ketubahs).
Most definitely! In order for us to get a new ketubah to you in time for your wedding we will simply need the new wedding date confirmed 30 days before the wedding. Please reach out to our customer service team so we can determine the best way to get you a corrected Ketubah. Our contact details are at the bottom of this page. Note – Please do not discard your ketubah before speaking to a Ketubah.com representative. Some elements of the Ketubah can be utilized again and this will make the process of replacing your ketubah more efficient and less expensive.
Please contact us and let us know. We can put your order on hold until you have confirmed a new wedding date.
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