MAZAL TOV!

 The ketubah is a unilateral agreement drawn by witnesses in accordance with Jewish civil law, in which they testify that the husband guarantees to his wife that he will meet certain minimum human and financial conditions of marriage, "as Jewish husbands are wont to do."

 The ring, which the Groom gives the Bride, is the single most important object under the Chuppah. 

The Groom makes the official proposal of marriage by offering it to the Bride. Her acceptance indicates her agreement to accept his offer of marriage. Observed by two ‘Kosher’ witnesses (specifically appointed prior to the Chupah), this transaction actually makes the marriage, legally binding the husband and wife together according to Jewish Law.

 Brides immerse in a mikvah before their wedding, either the night before or as close to the wedding as possible – even the afternoon before the ceremony. 

In Judaism, water commonly symbolizes a new or altered status. Jews-by-choice complete their conversion by immersing in a mikvah. Hands are washed after returning from a cemetery. When a bride immerses herself in a mikvah, she is connecting with the profound change marriage will bring.

The Institute of Jewish Status assists individuals that require certification of their Jewish Status, whether for Aliya, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Synagogue memberships, Marriages, and other specific purposes.

Certification issued by the Institute of Jewish Status are recognized by leading Halachic authorities around the world, including the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.

CYP DoBo requires the above certification for marriage officiating services. Reach out for instructions for how to obtain the certification.