Jewish Brides-- Ketubah Calligrapher?

randella Posted: Feb 10, 2005 02:48 PM

Jewish Brides-- Ketubah Calligrapher?

I need my ketubah filled out by a calligrapher that can read Hebrew-- anyone know of someone?

My calligrapher gave me the name of a company that turned out to be a dead end and now I feel like am on a wild goose chase looking for someone.

Thanks!

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 10, 2005 02:54 PM

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Posted by randella

I need my ketubah filled out by a calligrapher that can read Hebrew-- anyone know of someone?

My calligrapher gave me the name of a company that turned out to be a dead end and now I feel like am on a wild goose chase looking for someone.

Thanks!

If you find a calligrapher, let me know. Where did you get your Ketubah? I would love to get a decorative one that is not too ostentatious. Any suggestions?

randella Posted: Feb 10, 2005 03:08 PM

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I got mine at ketubah.com

Here is what it looks like-- more decorative and less 'religious'.. we thought anyway :)

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Jax430 Posted: Feb 10, 2005 03:09 PM

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Posted by Goldi1021

Posted by randella

I need my ketubah filled out by a calligrapher that can read Hebrew-- anyone know of someone?

My calligrapher gave me the name of a company that turned out to be a dead end and now I feel like am on a wild goose chase looking for someone.

Thanks!

If you find a calligrapher, let me know. Where did you get your Ketubah? I would love to get a decorative one that is not too ostentatious. Any suggestions?

I don't know about calligraphers, b/c we just ordered ours through Yussels and it came all finished. Goldi, Yussel's in Merrick has a huge selection of Ketubahs that come in all different styles and colors.

Randella, your ketubah is gorgeous!

FTRBRIDE Posted: Feb 10, 2005 07:20 PM

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We ordered ours at Zion Lion in Woodbury, and they have it calligraphered. I'm not sure if they will do it if you ordered it somewhere else, but it's worth a phone call.

Kristinka Posted: Feb 10, 2005 07:36 PM

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Ask your Rabbi what text you should have on it and he probbaly will recoment a caligrapher.

It's a mizva for him to get you one so he will be happy to help. :)

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 10, 2005 08:53 PM

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Thanks for all of the suggestions. I always wanted a beautiful Ketubah. I think there is a Zion Lion in New Hyde Park as well. I know they have gorgeous things. I wonder if they have a registry. Id love to pick my own mezuzah and seder plate as well. The department stores have a few but nothing that I particularly care for.

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 10, 2005 08:54 PM

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Posted by randella

I got mine at ketubah.com

Here is what it looks like-- more decorative and less 'religious'.. we thought anyway :)

And that is a STUNNING Ketubah!!!

Jax430 Posted: Feb 10, 2005 09:57 PM

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Posted by Goldi1021

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I always wanted a beautiful Ketubah. I think there is a Zion Lion in New Hyde Park as well. I know they have gorgeous things. I wonder if they have a registry. Id love to pick my own mezuzah and seder plate as well. The department stores have a few but nothing that I particularly care for.

We also looked at ketubahs at Zion Lion, but found the Yussel's had a larger selection. I wanted to register at a Judaica store, but they didn't have one...so now I have 5 sets of candlesticks, no kiddush cup, and no challah cover!!

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 10, 2005 10:08 PM

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I hear ya! the only seder plate you see int he stores is Lenox and I don't like Lenox. I will have to use FH's Bar Mitzvah kiddish cup, my Bat Mitzvah candlesticks and who knows WHAT as a challah cover. Maybe I could needlepoint one.

Jax430 Posted: Feb 10, 2005 10:09 PM

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Posted by Goldi1021

I hear ya! the only seder plate you see int he stores is Lenox and I don't like Lenox. I will have to use FH's Bar Mitzvah kiddish cup, my Bat Mitzvah candlesticks and who knows WHAT as a challah cover. Maybe I could needlepoint one.

DH dug out his Bar Mitzvah kiddush cup when we had friends over for Shabbos.

I don't like Lenox seder plates either. There are some beautiful ones in the Judaica stores. Luckily, we won't be doing the seder any time soon!

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 10, 2005 10:14 PM

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There should be a Shabbos gtg. Then again if I were a GOOD Jew, I wouldnt be driving.

randella Posted: Feb 10, 2005 10:35 PM

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o sh*t, I need a challah cover??

We bought a new kiddish cup and are also using one that belonged to great great grandparents... Old and new- using the symbolism in the ceremony.

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 10, 2005 10:37 PM

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I don't think you need a challah cover for the ceremony - just Shabbos. Am I right?

randella Posted: Feb 10, 2005 10:38 PM

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Posted by Goldi1021

I don't think you need a challah cover for the ceremony - just Shabbos. Am I right?

ok- I am confused-- I am not a good jew.. you mean like in general- not wedding related right? I don't need one for the blessing during the reception right?

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 10, 2005 10:41 PM

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You don't eat anything in a Jewish wedding ceremony. Wine, step on glass, mazel tov - PARTY!

randella Posted: Feb 10, 2005 10:43 PM

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Posted by Goldi1021

You don't eat anything in a Jewish wedding ceremony. Wine, step on glass, mazel tov - PARTY!

THAT I know.. I meant during the reception-- there is a blessing over the bread, etc.

May05Bride Posted: Feb 10, 2005 10:44 PM

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that ketubah is beatiful!

I am thinking of buying the Kiddush cup when I go to Israel for my brothers wedding.

Something about that makes it exitining

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 10, 2005 10:47 PM

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Posted by randella

Posted by Goldi1021

You don't eat anything in a Jewish wedding ceremony. Wine, step on glass, mazel tov - PARTY!

THAT I know.. I meant during the reception-- there is a blessing over the bread, etc.

Sorry. It's been a long day. I dont know about the reception bread being covered. I'll have to ask a Rabbi.

randella Posted: Feb 10, 2005 10:53 PM

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Posted by Goldi1021

Posted by randella

Posted by Goldi1021

You don't eat anything in a Jewish wedding ceremony. Wine, step on glass, mazel tov - PARTY!

THAT I know.. I meant during the reception-- there is a blessing over the bread, etc.

Sorry. It's been a long day. I dont know about the reception bread being covered. I'll have to ask a Rabbi.

my cantor never said anything- so therefore, I will not worry about it-- just curious. I'll use a napkin.