Collaborative Custom Ketubah Art That Celebrates Your Love

When you work with Rachel to create your custom ketubah, you’re working with a partner in creativity and self-discovery. “The most exciting part of creating a ketubah is listening to what is most important and meaningful for the couple and translating that into a piece of artwork,” Rachel shares. She takes the time to get to know you as a couple, learning about your backgrounds, your shared values, and the dreams you have for your future together.

From the color palette to the symbolism, you can choose every aspect of your ketubah is to reflect your story. “I really love incorporating particular plants, birds, or symbols that hold deep meaning for the couple,” Rachel explains. Whether you want to incorporate motifs from your family histories, nods to your favorite places, or references to your hopes for the future, Rachel weaves it all together seamlessly.

A Passion for Custom Jewish Artwork

Rachel’s journey as a custom ketubah artist is rooted in a lifelong love for creativity and Judaica. “I have been doing art ever since I can remember,” she recalls. “My first gig was selling beaded jewelry I made at a local craft fair – my third year doing the craft fair I was no longer eligible for the 12-and-under discount!” As she grew older, her passion for visual arts led her to study bookbinding, sofrut, and conservation techniques. Rachel shares:

I never imagined that I would be doing artwork full time as an adult, but after graduating college it became increasingly clear that it might be possible. I studied visual art and humanities in college, and focused on the form of the book. In my spare time I was also studying sofrut and began taking megillah commissions. After that, I attended the North Bennet St. Bookbinding Program where I learned a lot of bookbinding techniques as well as book and manuscript conservation. When I graduated in 2018, I decided to take the plunge into working on my own full time. I now do a mixture of graphic design, torah repair (which combines my sofrut training and my conservation training) and calligraphy and artwork. At some point I realized that because my life is so deeply infuse and inspired by Jewish texts and ritual, that it was also the biggest source of inspiration for me. I really love helping people make Jewish ritual meaningful and beautiful!

Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Your Custom Ketubah Art

As a custom ketubah artist, Rachel is deeply committed to creating pieces that honor Jewish tradition while embracing a contemporary aesthetic. She works closely with couples to ensure that their ketubah meets all the necessary halachic requirements, discussing elements like the placement of signature lines and the choice of text.

At the same time, Rachel brings a fresh, modern perspective to her designs. “For me, it is important that people use whatever text they feel comfortable with—whether they are an interfaith couple, looking for a non-traditional halachic text, a historical variant, or the standard Aramaic text,” she explains. Rachel has an in-depth way of getting to know her couples so that she can create custom ketubah art that feels like an accurate representation of their relationship:

Your Vision, Your Ketubah

One of the things that sets Rachel apart as a custom ketubah artist is her dedication to bringing her clients’ visions to life. “I think that creating a ketubah is an opportunity to think about your relationship, and think about the life you want to build together,” she says. “Starting there is a great way to make sure that the end result will be meaningful and long-lasting.”

Whether you have a specific design in mind or you’re looking for guidance and inspiration, Rachel is there to help. She takes the time to understand your unique story and translates it into a piece of art that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.