Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most common questions that arise when filling out an order form. If you need any additional advice contact us at: [email protected].
1. Names
English:
Provide your names exactly as you wish them to appear on the Ketuba. Include middle names that you wish to be included.
Hebrew:
Provide the names in the following format.
(Your name) ben/bat (Fathers Hebrew name)
Or
(Your name) ben/bat (Fathers Hebrew name) (mothers Hebrew name)
Traditionally, only the father's name was included in the Ketuba. Many couples choose to include their mother’s names also. In any case, you should both use the same format for both names on the Ketuba. If you have any doubt, you should consult with your Rabbi about how to write your name.
Spelling
I use standard spellings for Hebrew or Yiddish names. If there is any doubt about the spelling (i.e. there are multiple ways to spell the name), I will contact you for clarification.
Occasionally people are unsure of their Hebrew name, only know their nickname, or have a non-standard name (i.e the name has become corrupted over time). In this case, you should use the standard Hebrew name that is closest to the name you know. Please let me know if you have a special request about how to spell your name.
2. Father present
The wording of a traditional Ketuba is slightly different if the bride's father is present. If the bride’s father isn’t present, and you have chosen a traditional text, it would be helpful for me to know the circumstances.
3. Hebrew Date
If you do not know the Hebrew date, please leave this blank. I will look it up and include it. As the Hebrew date changes at sunset, it is important for me to know the time of the wedding and whether the wedding will be before or after sunset. If the wedding is close to sunset, and there is a chance that the wedding will start late, please consult your Rabbi about which date should appear in the Ketuba.
4. Place
The place where the wedding takes place appears in the Ketuba. I will use modern Hebrew spellings for the place.
5. Corrections
If there is a mistake in the Ketuba please return it to me as soon as possible for correction. If it is my mistake it will be corrected free of charge. If the mistake was not my fault, there is a charge of £20 for reprinting the Ketuba.
6. Contact Details
Make sure that there is a current contact number on the Order From. I frequently need to ask for further information to make sure that the Ketuba is correct.
If you have any additional questions please contact me at:
[email protected] or on 079 171 272 94.
7. Additional Questions:
• I was adopted as a child. What ‘parent’s name’ goes on the Ketubah?
It is generally accepted that your parent, for the purposes of the ketuba, is the person who brought you up. Therefore your Hebrew name should be that of your adoptive parent. But – if you were adopted at an older age and have a meaningful relationship with your natural parent – then you would probably use your natural parent’s name. This needs to be negotiated with your 2 sets of parents.
1. Names
English:
Provide your names exactly as you wish them to appear on the Ketuba. Include middle names that you wish to be included.
Hebrew:
Provide the names in the following format.
(Your name) ben/bat (Fathers Hebrew name)
Or
(Your name) ben/bat (Fathers Hebrew name) (mothers Hebrew name)
Traditionally, only the father's name was included in the Ketuba. Many couples choose to include their mother’s names also. In any case, you should both use the same format for both names on the Ketuba. If you have any doubt, you should consult with your Rabbi about how to write your name.
Spelling
I use standard spellings for Hebrew or Yiddish names. If there is any doubt about the spelling (i.e. there are multiple ways to spell the name), I will contact you for clarification.
Occasionally people are unsure of their Hebrew name, only know their nickname, or have a non-standard name (i.e the name has become corrupted over time). In this case, you should use the standard Hebrew name that is closest to the name you know. Please let me know if you have a special request about how to spell your name.
2. Father present
The wording of a traditional Ketuba is slightly different if the bride's father is present. If the bride’s father isn’t present, and you have chosen a traditional text, it would be helpful for me to know the circumstances.
3. Hebrew Date
If you do not know the Hebrew date, please leave this blank. I will look it up and include it. As the Hebrew date changes at sunset, it is important for me to know the time of the wedding and whether the wedding will be before or after sunset. If the wedding is close to sunset, and there is a chance that the wedding will start late, please consult your Rabbi about which date should appear in the Ketuba.
4. Place
The place where the wedding takes place appears in the Ketuba. I will use modern Hebrew spellings for the place.
5. Corrections
If there is a mistake in the Ketuba please return it to me as soon as possible for correction. If it is my mistake it will be corrected free of charge. If the mistake was not my fault, there is a charge of £20 for reprinting the Ketuba.
6. Contact Details
Make sure that there is a current contact number on the Order From. I frequently need to ask for further information to make sure that the Ketuba is correct.
If you have any additional questions please contact me at:
[email protected] or on 079 171 272 94.
7. Additional Questions:
• I was adopted as a child. What ‘parent’s name’ goes on the Ketubah?
It is generally accepted that your parent, for the purposes of the ketuba, is the person who brought you up. Therefore your Hebrew name should be that of your adoptive parent. But – if you were adopted at an older age and have a meaningful relationship with your natural parent – then you would probably use your natural parent’s name. This needs to be negotiated with your 2 sets of parents.
L'Chaim Ketubot is part of Jewish Journeys Ltd.
©2010 Jewish Journeys | Registered address: 95 Windermere Avenue, London N3 3RD
©2010 Jewish Journeys | Registered address: 95 Windermere Avenue, London N3 3RD
