Chabad Ketubah Text

Chabad-Lubavitch couples use a ketubah within the Ashkenazi tradition, following the specific customs (minhagim) of Chabad practice as guided by the Rebbeim.

Distinctive wording

The text is the standard Ashkenazi Orthodox ketubah, with attention to particular Chabad customs around spelling of names, the writing of the date, and details of the ceremony. A Chabad rabbi will guide the precise formulation.

Dowry and tosefet

These follow standard Ashkenazi practice.

Decoration

Chabad ketubot are usually understated, keeping the focus on the text and its correctness, though tasteful borders are common. Because Chabad places great emphasis on doing every detail according to custom, always have your ketubah text and names checked by a Chabad rabbi.