Recently, a local couple separated, and the husband refused to give his wife a Get unless certain unrealistic conditions were met. The wife was an Agunah, a woman “chained” to her recalcitrant husband, for several months of emotional frustration and abuse.
The Bet Din was able to work discreetly and effectively behind the scenes and, at a critical juncture, resolve the issue with the support of the Av Bet Din of Badatz Mekor Haim of Queens, Hacham Eliyahu Ben-Haim shalita. Through Rav Ben-Haim’s timely involvement and forthright efforts, the husband was ultimately persuaded to grant the Get, bringing the matter to a proper halachic resolution.
May Hashem grant Rav Ben-Haim many more years of strength and good health to continue serving the community and helping resolve the complex challenges that arise.
Rosh Chodesh Adar 5786