334. Do not Judge a Man Until you have Walked in his Shoes

shoe prints in sand, Tel Aviv

These two crossed paths and formed a heart - I wonder if they even acknowledged one another up above?

This heart would love for others to support Women's Spirit in helping to financially empower women victims of violence http://www.ruach-nashit.org.il/page.asp?p=78

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316. Between a Rock and a Hard Place

leaf, Herzeliya

This heart literally sits between a rock and a hard place. I can't help but feel sorry for it, but at the same time I have faith that when the timing is right it will allow the wind to take it to a softer and more pleasant place.

This heart would love for others to support Women's Spirit in helping to financially empower women victims of violence http://www.ruach-nashit.org.il/page.asp?p=78

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314. Tamar

business card, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan

Tamar is a Family, Couples and Sex Therapist. In keeping with Jewish beliefs against idolatry, Tamar found a way to represent people in love without portraying actual people in her business card.

This heart keeps within Jewish tradition, and loves without idols.

Tamar's heart would love for others to support the rape crisis center for religious women in Jerusalem http://ccrw.1202.org.il/template/default.asp?siteId=8

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260. Coffee with Syrup - Learning to See in the Dark II

coffee beans, Raanana

Today, I could feel myself resisting learning in the dark.

That being said - resistance: like these heart-shaped beans, been there done that -

I will walk despite my resistance.

This heart would love for others to support El Halev in empowering women of all ages, and preventing violence through training in self-defense and the martial arts http://www.elhalev.org/

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259. Breaking Free

netting and dirt, side of highway, near Rehovot

Driving back from Rehovot this heart caught my eye...lucky for me there were no other cars on the road so I went on the shoulder and did a small reverse....and Voila!

This heart seems to be breaking free from the netting which surrounds it.

This heart would love for others to support Women's Spirit in helping to financially empower women victims of violence http://www.ruach-nashit.org.il/page.asp?p=78

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