Born through Artificial Insemination - Father's Name
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Question
Someone born through artificial insemination [the only known detail about the father's identity is that he is Jewish], the mother has signed that she does not know the donor's identity and commits not to make any effort to investigate him in the future, etc. Now he needs to be called to the Torah - under what name should he be called, if at all [the family does not currently observe Torah and mitzvot, but they are somewhat approaching]. Please note: I request not to publish this question and the rabbi's answer for the next 12 months due to a serious risk of harm to a daughter of Israel [and this is not the place to elaborate].
Answer
Shalom Rav
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita: he should be called only by the son's name.