Blue Dawn Silver
$240.00
Size: 19″ x 29″ vertical
Blue Dawn Silver by Robert Saslow “To everything there is a season; a time for every purpose under the heavens.”
Aramaic Only: This is the traditional ketubah text composed in Aramaic (not Hebrew) over 2000 years ago. It spells out the groom’s contractual obligations to support his bride. Read a translation of the Aramaic text following this section. Aramaic with Modern English: This text pairs the traditional Aramaic text with a modern, less-contractual English text written by the artist. Conservative with Modern English: The Conservative movement of Judaism modified the traditional Aramaic text with an additional paragraph known as the Lieberman Clause. This is the 1990 version approved by the Rabbinical Assembly. It is paired with a modern, less-contractual English text written by the artist. Egalitarian (Modern Hebrew and English): This is a modern egalitarian text written by the artist. The Hebrew is a direct translation of the English. This text is also appropriate for same-gender couples. Alternative Egalitarian (Interfaith): This modern egalitarian text is appropriate for interfaith couples. The introductory paragraph in Hebrew is a direct translation of the first paragraph of the English text. This text is also appropriate for same-gender couples. Non-Denominational: This modern egalitarian, faith-neutral text is appropriate for interfaith couples. It is also appropriate for same-gender couples. Blank: This ketubah is printed blank for couples wishing to compose their own text. Contact us for more information.
- About the Artist:
- About the Ketubah Design:
- About the Artwork:
- Personalization Information:
ROBERT SASLOW is a Los Angeles-based calligrapher and designer who comes from a family of artists. He earned a degree in 2-dimensional art from California State University, Northridge (1986). He has extensive experience teaching art, including over 20 years at Los Angeles religious schools, and nine summers on the art staff at UAHC Camp Swig in Saratoga, California. He is an active member in the Society for Calligraphy, and his work has been published in the Letter Arts Review, a leading calligraphic journal.
The synagogue in Szeged, southern Hungary is one of the most beautiful in all of Europe. Built between 1900 and 1903 under the supervision of architect Leopold Baumhorn, the synagogue displays a fascinating blend of many styles: Moorish, Byzantine, Gothic, Roman, and Baroque. The chief Rabbi, Dr. Immanuel L’w, a botanist, is responsible for the many botanical design elements gracing the interior of the synagogue.
Several of these botanical design elements can be seen in this ketubah: blackberry briars, willows, and roses around the perimeter. The colors in the synagogue include ivory, silver, and a cobalt blue, which becomes rich and dark in the evening with candlelight; this is the palette chosen by the artist for this ketubah. The pair of trees at dawn in the upper portion are the kind one might happen upon strolling along the banks of the Tisza River outside Szeged. The quote wrapping the ketubah is from Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3: “To everything there is a season; a time for every purpose under the heavens.”
The original artwork for the ketubah was created with liquid acrylic, gouache, colored pencil, and black ink on Arches 140# watercolor paper. The Hebrew and English calligraphy were hand-lettered by the artist.
This print was produced here in America on Domtar Solutions Smooth Soft White 80# Cover, 30% recycled, acid-free, archival-quality paper.
For filling out this ketubah, the artist suggests calligraphy done with black Japanese sumi ink or black gouache. For signing the ketubah, the artist suggests using a black PIGMA MICRON pen (made by Sakura) size 02,03 or 05.
Complete the following order form as best you can. Be sure to enter your names exactly as you would like them to appear on the ketubah.
Unless alternate spellings are provided, the calligrapher will use COMMON SPELLINGS of Hebrew and Yiddish names and place names. If necessary, consult your rabbi/officiant or other family documents.
Unless otherwise requested, blanks on traditional (Orthodox and Conservative) ketubot will be filled in with STANDARD DESIGNATIONS based on the bride’s status. If necessary, consult your rabbi/officiant.
You may be contacted for clarification of questionable information. Be sure to provide up-to-date contact information.
The personalization is hand-calligraphed with rich, black, fadeless Japanese sumi ink by the artist.
