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The Ketubah of the Torah was composed in the 18th century, written by Rabbi Judah Leon Kalai. It is customary to sing it at home, with the whole family around the table on the night of Shavuot. The text is a dialogue between God and the people and confirms the giving of the Law in a marriage contract (Ketubah) between the people and the Torah. As in every ketubah, it is stipulated what the groom will give her: love, respect, study and obedience and, for her part, the bride will bring as trousseau and dowry the 613 mitzvot which are the obligations that every Jew must fulfill.

Text:
Es razón de alabar al Dio grande y poderoso,
con temoridad de corazón y alegría y gozo,
en el día el este santo y temeroso.                     

Translation:
It is right to praise the great and mighty God,
with reverence of heart, with joy and gladness,
on this holy and awe-inspiring day.