Ketubah Graphia

This handwritten Book of Esther called the Megillah (“scroll”), for the holiday of Purim, belonged to my maternal grandfather. I never knew my grandfather, but I cherish having something that I know was his, was touched by his hands, and that connects us. Unfortunately, not much else is known about where the scroll came from and how my grandfather acquired it, but I can feel history—mine and that of the Jewish people—when I hold it, and I try to imagine the answers to those unknown questions.
There are other kinds of megillahs, but only Esther, the story of Purim, is read from a handwritten scroll—traditionally written with a goose quill.
There had been water damage to some of the lettering on this scroll, but the ink still glistens on the leather.
Scroll to see the whole Megillah...and don’t forget to make some noise if you catch the name of the badman of the story, Haman המן, ….it’s written 54 times in the Megillah! Happy Purim!!!

Is it just me or does that stick collection look like it was the muse for this ketubah?
Vignettes of M&D’s framed ketubah and beautiful surrounding objects are eye candy for me today. Here is my favorite. 👁🍬
Shabbat Shalom and a safe peaceful weekend, everyone!

Feedback like this from ketubah customers makes more than just my day. Hearing a couple’s joy at receiving their ketubah and seeing it for the first time reinforces how much I love what I do!