Archive - Days of Rest by Merri Ukraincik

And turning off the cycle of the news. Plus books, fun & comforting tidbits, and a gelato recipe.

Jul 4 •

Merri Ukraincik

June 2025

Every Day Is Jewish Book Day

Mini-interview #18 with Author Nina B. Lichtenstein

Jun 9 •

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May 2025

On Mother's Day

Thoughts on the day & a few on-theme book recommendations

May 11 •

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April 2025

In Your Own Sweet Time

Thoughts on Pesach and Pesach prep, holiday reading & recipes, too.

Apr 9 •

Merri Ukraincik

March 2025

What's in a Fridge?

Ancient wisdom from modern appliances

Mar 4 •

Merri Ukraincik

February 2025

Laws of Distraction

A story, spirit-lifting resources, & an #everydayisJewishbookday interview with author Zeeva Bukai

Feb 17 •

Merri Ukraincik

January 2025

Short stories (nice ones!) from real life

Plus, reading, writing, resources, & a dinner game plan

Jan 27 •

Merri Ukraincik

A List from the Reading Life

Everything I remembered to write down on my "Read" list in 2024

Jan 6 •

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December 2024

Chanukah Gift Guide 2024

Fun, treats, and light. No shopping required, except for the potatoes. :)

Dec 24, 2024 •

Merri Ukraincik

Staring at a blank page in Jerusalem

Now missing the coffee, but finding my words. Some of them, anyway.

Dec 5, 2024 •

Merri Ukraincik

November 2024

I got new glasses.

Lessons from Tishrei, reading & other recommendations, and my Shabbos plans

Nov 1, 2024 •

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October 2024

The Crumbs of a Year Gone By

Rosh Hashana thoughts, holiday resources, and a recipe for pomegranate ices

Oct 2, 2024 •

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