Every journalist who investigates a topic has to know when their work has come to an end. That time has arrived for me. I hope I have helped people to think more critically about a tough subject.
In this case, an additional factor was the fiery institutional dynamics surrounding the issue. You have, Halacha, Batei Din, advocacy, the NYS legal system, parental alienation, international child custody issues, and various scandals associated with modern Jewry. Simply writing the facts and adding analysis was like lighting a match to an oil tanker. Having a unique viewpoint is a conversation I can start. Others will need to jump in and continue it.
A third complicating factor here was the case studies, which are personal and emotional for the people involved. I respect their privacy. You have to know when enough is enough.
Fourth, although I am yeshiva educated and do my best with the mitzvot, I am not Orthodox Jewish. I feel the topic of Jewish divorce is best addressed by experts in Halacha who are also fully observant.
Fifth, I’m not going to lie. There are a lot of agendas here, and not a small amount of hate. It was indeed pretty unpleasant at times.
For the purpose of closure, as my video today conveyed, I find Adina Sash to be bright, capable, knowledgeable and well intentioned, but object vociferously to any admonition to women to break Halacha for the sake of improving it. We all know where it leads when you go down that path.
Writing by Dr. Dannielle Blumenthal 
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