At Berkeley bakery staffed by Ukrainian refugees, news alerts chime as much as oven timers
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Sasha Zabelin, affected by the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022, felt helpless initially. However, he discovered a way to support Ukrainian refugees by starting Outbaking, a bakery that specializes in rugelach, a pastry with roots in Eastern European Jewish communities. Partnering with local Ukrainian women who possessed baking skills but lacked opportunities, Zabelin was able to create a business that merges culinary traditions with economic support. The bakery aims to celebrate heritage while providing a means for refugees to earn an income in the Bay Area.
Sasha Zabelin, feeling hopeless at the onset of the war, found purpose in establishing Outbaking, a bakery helping Ukrainian refugees showcase their baking skills.
Zabelin realized that baking could be a way for Ukrainian refugees to earn money. His company specializes in rugelach, a pastry that connects him to his heritage.
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