Kolkata Ketubah Y4/LKS2 B

Explore the Kolkata ketubah, a Jewish marriage contract created in the Indian city of Kolkata in 1895, and discover how Jewish beliefs and traditions are expressed through marriage. Through this case study, pupils learn about the purpose of the ketubah, the meaning of Jewish marriage, and the influence of culture and context on Jewish wedding traditions.

Designed for Lower Key Stage 2 pupils, this engaging case study builds on Key Stage 1 learning about sacred texts and key Jewish beliefs, practices, and traditions. Through exploration, discussion, and reflection, pupils deepen their understanding of Jewish approaches to commitment, family, and community.

Part of a wider study of worldviews, this resource explores the diversity of Jewish marriage traditions across the world, helping pupils recognise both shared beliefs and the variety of ways Judaism is lived and expressed.