Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday.

News editor Amy Spiro and Palestinian affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman join host Amanda Borschel-Dan.

Spiro delves into the grassroots criticism of Israel’s refugee policies and what is happening now.

She recently published an in-depth report on the struggle for many in Israel who brush up against the chief rabbinate in issues of marriage and divorce. What will happen when those Ukrainians of Jewish descent -- those who have one or more Jewish grandparents -- who decide to immigrate will attempt to get married in Israel?

Boxerman updates on what happened late last week with the controversial Citizenship Law.

He then breaks down the very strange saga of journalist Catherine Perez-Shakdam. Who is she and why has she recently made headlines?

The winter Paralympics just wrapped up. We hear about Sheina Vaspi, Team Israel’s sole contender.

Discussed articles include:

Live blog March 14, 2022

Facing blistering criticism, Israel eases limit on entry of Ukrainian refugees

Ties that chafe: Israel’s stagnant marital system leaves thousands trapped

After coalition battle, Knesset reauthorizes ban on Palestinian family unification

I’m no Mossad spy, says Jewish journalist who interviewed Raisi, worked for Iran TV

Israel’s first-ever Winter Paralympian hits the slopes at Beijing Games

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IMAGE: An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man wrapped in Ukrainian and Israeli national flags prays at the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray in Jerusalem's Old City, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

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