Orthodox according to whom?

I can just picture certain people jumping to certain conclusions about what this will be about. But they would be wrong. I am posting about aspects of the Jewish wedding on http://www.examiner.com/x-18522-NY-Jewish-Bridal-Examiner.
One of the ads generated by the posts is for a site called coolketubahs. It's slogan is: "Not your grandmothers ketubah." It sells $300 ketubahs (all English) with your choice of text. There are actual halachic perameters for the ketubah, so I am somewhat doubtful that what they call "Orthodox" would actually pass muster. Here's the text:

Orthodox

On the ___ day of ___, in the year ___, son of ___, and ___, daughter of ___, join each other before family and friends to make a mutual covenant as husband and wife, partners in life, a bond called marriage. The groom, ___, affirms: "From this moment forward, I acknowledge you as my wife according to the ancient traditions of Israel and the noble laws of Moses. In faithful mind and deed I pledge my life to you.” The bride, ___, affirms: "From this moment forward, I acknowledge you as my husband according to the ancient traditions of Israel and the noble laws of Moses. In faithful mind and deed I pledge my life to you.” With our signatures on this Ketubah we promise to create a nurturing environment in which to share our day-to-day experiences. We promise to endear and protect one another from outside and from within. We promise to support each other in times of sorrow, and relish each other in times of joy. And we promise, of course, to allow each other to blossom into the future that has yet to be. Now, as a couple in the eyes of the world and within our own hearts, to the best of our abilities, and from this moment forward, we are as one.

They also offer "Reform/ Conservative," "Interfaith," "Poetic" and

Poetic (sans G-d)

This ketubah shall bare witness that on the ____day of _____in the year _____ in the community of _____ the covenant of marriage was commenced between the bride _____ and the groom _____. Surrounded by family and friends and the rich consort of acquaintances we call community, we declare our commitment to each other as husband and wife. Our lives shall now be forever intertwined. We will celebrate each day together with reverence, respect and joy. In times of plenty we will cherish each other and in times of difficulty we will protect each other. We will fill our home with generosity and warmth and share freely with all who dwell there. Willingly we commence this promise of companionship and love. Together from this day forward we are as one.


Comments

Chaim B. said…
That "orthodox" kesubah makes no promise of $ support for the wife, which is essentially the whole point of having a kesubah -- dollars and cents, no wishy washy "shared experience" stuff.

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