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bakery in new york

risING ABOVE NEWS

"How wonderful it is that nobody need to wait a single moment to improve the world"

Anne Frank

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nonprofit Bakery providing new opportunities 

NBC NIGHTLY NEWS

03/14/2023

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Rivertown Magazine 

07/17/2023

When Shiri Reuveni-Ullrich got her master’s in speech therapy back in 2005, she never imagined it would lead to her owning a bakery. This isn’t one of those stories about a major life event prompting a drastic change in career paths. Instead, it’s a tale of combining two lifelong passions — baking and speech pathology — into one. 

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Rising above bakery is coming to Bergen County

NorthJersey.com

04/25/2022

The search is on for Rising Above Bakery’s storefront. And founder Shiri Reuveni-Ullrich has her sights set on Bergen County.

Everything at Rising Above — from its crusty sourdough bread to its soft chocolate chip cookies — is made by adults with special needs and learning differences, guided by a troop of enthusiastic volunteers....

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Teaching baking skills 

LoHud.

11/09/2021

Cottage bakery is doing great things in Rockland County.

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best artisanal loaves in New Jersey 

NorthJersey.com

10/04/2021

The breads include olive and rosemary, the No. 1 bestseller until rye overtook it recently; sweet potato semolina; blueberry and honey (a summer favorite); oats and figs; and perhaps the most sought-after item: spelt crackers. "It's super popular"......

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wholesome 

#BakeThingsBetter campaign 

09/15/2021

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Change makers 

New York PIX11 NEWS

08/05/2021

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WE'RE OPEN!

NJ News Channel 12

05/12/2021

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Bakery on a Mission: Empowering Adults With Special Needs

Patch website

05/05/2021

Rising Above Bakery is a nonprofit cottage bakery in the Hudson Valley with something special in addition to the mouth-watering menu.

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