In the case where a husband is infertile, should the husband still have relations with his wife as the union cannot produce children? Would artificial insemination be an option? Would the woman be entitled to a divorce in such a case?

1. The Torah obligates a man to have relations with his wife on a regular basis. This obligation is entirely independent of his ability to impregnate.

2. Artificial insemination and/or in-vitro fertilization are acceptable options according to Halachah. Preferably, this should be with the husband’s semen. There are many Halachic issues involved, however, and a halachic authority must be consulted before going ahead. There are fertility centers that are under supervision for halachic standards. You should contact the OK labs (OK.org) or the Orthodox Union (OU.org) for more information.

3. There are instances where a woman would be entitled to divorce. But this is not an issue that can be covered in this forum. The couple needs to speak things over with a sensitive rabbi who is fluent both in halachah and in marital counseling.