Questions pertaining to the ketubah (Jewish marriage contract) that outlines the rights and responsibilities of the groom to the bride.
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Is there someone who can explain a rare ketubah written for the deaf?
I recently located a copy of my parents' ketubah. My parents were both deaf. I noticed some phrasing in the ketubah that is significantly differnt from the standard. For example, it uses the term "remizah" (signed - hinted) instead of "amirah"…
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Kesubah when wife predeceases
Why is there no kesubah payment when the wife dies first. Is it because it does not apply or is it because the husband is the only heir of his wife and he, therefore, inherits all her assets including her kesubah liens. In other words, he was…
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Does NY state hold that a ketuba is a marriage license?
Does NY state hold that a ketuba is a marriage license?
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How do I get a Ketubah of my greatfathers who lived in Turkey?
How do I get a Ketubah of my greatfathers who lived in Turkey?
My greatfathers were Turkish jews from the time of the Ottoman empire, I have their names and more information like birthday, parents, but I dont know what part of the Ottoman empire…
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