Women Transcending Boundaries

Women Transcending Boundaries We are an egalitarian community of women coming together to respect and learn more about each others' various spiritual beliefs and common concerns.

It is our intent to share our experiences with the wider community, to educate and to serve. Women Transcending Boundaries (WTB) is an egalitarian community of women from many faith and cultural traditions. Through programs, events, and social interactions, we seek to nurture mutual respect and understanding by sharing information about our diverse beliefs, customs, and practices and by working

together to address our common concerns in this post-9/11 world. Our further intent is to share our personal and collective experiences with the wider community, to educate, and to serve. WTB started in Central New York after September 11, 2001, when women of diverse faiths realized that their common concerns and values far outweigh their differences. According to their interests and availability, members participate in programs one Sunday afternoon a month from October through June. They also can be involved in a book club, sewing classes for refugee women, informal sharing, networking with like-minded organizations, or service throughout the community. Today, more than 500 women have been involved in WTB. Our officers and members have included women who are Bahá ‘í, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Native American, Quaker, Unitarian Universalist, and Wiccan; women who are atheist or agnostic; and women who are on a nondenominational spiritual path. We gather to learn about each other’s traditions and beliefs, hear and discuss topics of interest to women and children, and form friendships with women from many different backgrounds. WTB is always evolving: When you become a part of this unique group of women, you will add to the dynamic with your own perspective and gifts. We welcome all women to join our current activities as well as to propose new ones.

Six of us had a delightful Schmai experience at the EthioEritrea Restaurant. on N. State Street. Ezekial was our waiter...
09/29/2022

Six of us had a delightful Schmai experience at the EthioEritrea Restaurant. on N. State Street. Ezekial was our waiter/host. We had a lot of fun and great conversation.

Join us for our next WTB meeting. September 18th. 3-5 pm. The venue is at CNY RISE, 275 W. Seneca Turnpike. "We Stand...
09/10/2022

Join us for our next WTB meeting. September 18th. 3-5 pm. The venue is at CNY RISE, 275 W. Seneca Turnpike. "We Stand with Ukraine."

Our "American Dreams" program went very well. At least seven people also told their own immigrant stories. They includ...
06/02/2022

Our "American Dreams" program went very well. At least seven people also told their own immigrant stories. They included Switzerland, England, Jordan, Ukraine, Canada, and China. Many new people joined us--including two "Lost boys" from the Sudan. We wished we had more time for discussion afterwards but we ran out of time. Here are a few photos:

Here are photos from our Dec. WTB meeting. Christmas, Hannukah, Yuletide and Kwansaa were all represented and explained...
12/21/2021

Here are photos from our Dec. WTB meeting. Christmas, Hannukah, Yuletide and Kwansaa were all represented and explained.

WTB Schmai at "the Secret Garden" in Syracuse! Yum! (Re-do)
12/08/2021

WTB Schmai at "the Secret Garden" in Syracuse! Yum! (Re-do)

12/07/2021

Woman Transcending Boundaries Presents
"December Holidays"
Learn more about Yule, Hannukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa
Share your own family or cultural traditions of the winter season!

What: WTB December Holidays Program
Date: December 12, 2021
Time: 3-5 pm
Where: Jowonio School, 3049 East Genesee Street
` Or join us via Zoom

Panelists will explain their traditions of Yule, Hannukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. There will be time for questions, for sharing our own traditions, and for enjoying refreshments of the season.
We want to be sure everyone stays safe. Please attend if you are fully vaccinated; we will check proof of vaccination on entry. If you are not vaccinated or prefer not to attend in person, please join the event via Zoom. WTB will send out the Zoom link over our Listserv before the event. Or you can email Barb Bova ([email protected]) for the link. We will all stay masked unless speaking or eating. The venue is spacious.
You can park in the rear of Jowonio’s building and come in through the door off that rear parking lot.
We hope you can be with us in person or via Zoom on Dec 12th!
Come, relax, learn more about the holidays celebrated at this special time of year.

Here are more photos from our October hybrid meeting. We learned the stories of our panelists who lived in Afghanistan.
11/01/2021

Here are more photos from our October hybrid meeting. We learned the stories of our panelists who lived in Afghanistan.

Our first LIVE meeting since the COVID Shutdown! We welcomed a panel of Afghan refugees and experiencers. Maliha Allik...
10/31/2021

Our first LIVE meeting since the COVID Shutdown! We welcomed a panel of Afghan refugees and experiencers. Maliha Allikhel and her daughter Nazo shared their harrowing experience fleeing, refugee camp and, finally, coming to Syracuse. Karen Alimi is married to an Afghan refugee. She also lived in Afghanistan for a while. Daryl Files, of Interfaith Works moderated.. Some of our members joined through ZOOM.

Here are our WTB Interfaith Achievement Award winners. Each received $1000. They demonstrated interfaith and intercultu...
06/28/2021

Here are our WTB Interfaith Achievement Award winners. Each received $1000. They demonstrated interfaith and intercultural understanding and inclusion.
Ngoc-Lynn Huynh, a senior at Henniger High School, will be attending Yale University. She is a first-generation Vietnamese-American. She has participated in Community-wide Dialogs, Seeds of Peace Camp (President), DECA (award winner), and student council (secretary and president) She is also the President of a school book club and volunteers as a Library Aid. She has participated in the Science Olympiad and the Physics Club. and is a member of the National Honor Society. She participates in many community activities including Knights in Action.
Emelia Weah came to the US in 2010 from West Africa, Ivory Coast. Emelia was prominent in the Through My Eyes Program (students from different parts of the world) and founded an Anti-bullying club. She participates in the Girl Up Club and volunteers at church pantries, bake sales, and Sisters Empowering Sisters (black women emotional support).
Members of Women Transcending Boundaries presented award certificates and the monetary award.
All of the applicants who applied for the scholarship were very well qualified. We are very proud of them. Hopefully, we will be able to meet them in person when we have again have live WTB meetings.

04/28/2021

What: WTB IN-PERSON MAY MEETING!!

Where: Whorrall Pavilion, Mill Run Park, 125 Mill St, Manlius, NY

When: Sunday, May 23rd

Time: 3-5 pm

Program: "Celebrating Ourselves and Others through Stories, Poems, Songs, and Dances."

This is really an informal opportunity to be together and celebrate the positive about our journey over the past year and plans for the future...through sharing stories, poems, songs or dances that are meaningful to us or to our faith traditions!

Covid Precautions:
mask and social distance (unless eating or presenting)
bring an individual snack if you choose; WTB will offer bottled water
Details:
please bring a chair if you can; some seating available
rides will be provided from the parking lot to Whorrall Pavilion if needed
playground open near Pavilion but not supervised
If you or a group would like to present a song or dance, please let us know by emailing [email protected]

COME CELEBRATE WITH US!

Women Transcending Boundaries offers2021 WTB INTERFAITH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Applications accepted until May 1WhatOne time ...
04/13/2021

Women Transcending Boundaries offers
2021 WTB INTERFAITH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Applications accepted until May 1

What
One time $1000 award to be used to continue post high school education in a certificate program, trade school, or college

Eligibility
Young women enrolled in the Syracuse City School District student who will graduate in 2021

Criteria Considered
Understanding of and commitment to interfaith and intercultural diversity as demonstrated through her activities in her school, faith tradition, and/or wider community over the last five years
Eligibility for this award is not limited by academic (GPA) or financial considerations

How to Apply
Applications are available on Women Transcending Boundaries’ website www.wtb.org or contact [email protected] .

Please join WTB and InterFaith Works of CNY for a virtual meeting discussing the refugee experience on April 18th!! What...
04/13/2021

Please join WTB and InterFaith Works of CNY for a virtual meeting discussing the refugee experience on April 18th!!

What is it like to come to central New York as a refugee?
InterFaith Works of CNY and WTB invite you to learn more about a refugee’s experience resettling in our area. A New American will personally share the true story of her journey with us; there will be an opportunity for questions and answers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share her journey of struggle and challenge but also hope, support, hospitality, and acceptance. Please join us!!
WHAT: Spirit of America: Liberty, Diversity, Dignity virtual meeting hosted by IFW and WTB
DATE: Sunday, April 18th
TIME: 3-4 pm
ZOOM LINK:
https://zoom.us/j/96316258755?pwd=MUZmMHdGS3BjWVhYZHpXQkdqSmNFZz09

Meeting ID: 963 1625 8755
Passcode: 628136

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305 Carlton Drive
Syracuse, NY
13217

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