The Ahava Papercut Ketubah by Ardyn Halter

The Ahava Papercut Ketuba has grown from the classic earlier version (The Papercut Ketubah - still available.) Above the text is the word Ahava (love, in Hebrew). Flanking and below the text is a Magen David pattern in fine paper filigree, itself surrounded by a second border of floral vine culminating in two small rectangles of roses, seen from above.

The second border contains large sections of The Seven Species: Fig, Wheat, Barley, Palm, Olive, Vine, and Pomegranate. The Seven Species reflect the seven blessings over the bride from the wedding ceremony under the Chuppah. They symbolize growth, fecundity and a connection to the real qualities of life. A Jewish tradition links the Seven Species to the seven attributes of life as they appear in the Book of the Zohar: Eternity; Spleandour; Essence; Kingdom; Glory; Kindness and Wisdom.

The central pomegranate tree is capped with the embracing line from The Song of Songs: I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.

A variety of backing colors are available including Blue, Beige, and Ivory.

Personalization

Please fill out the Ketubah form and email to info@shoptheweitzman.org ('save as' to your desktop with your name as the file name) as soon as possible after ordering your Ketubah. You may also email at the above address or call us at 215-923-0262 if you have questions or need help with the ordering process.

Personalization means that the artist will fill in your Ketubah with information provided on your Ketubah form. An "unpersonalized" Ketubah means you will receive a Ketubah with blank spots where your information would be found. Please allow 4 - 6 weeks for completion.

Looking for more information? Read our most frequently asked Ketubah questions.

Please Note: Store pick-up is not an option for personalized products (including all ketubahs and marzipan) unless you pay for shipping and enter the Museum’s address as the ship-to location. These items are also not eligible for Gift Notes or Gift Wrap as they do not ship from our Store. Our Address: Weitzman Museum Store, 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106