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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

364. Love Conquers

flags, Modiin

When I saw these hearts waving proudly next to the flag of Israel I could hardly believe my eyes...Levavot: Hearts found throughout Israel...

Love Conquers!!!!

These hearts would love for others to help bring Gilad Shalit home. To sign the petition and find out more http://www.habanim.org/en/atzuma1_en.html

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

363. Caffeine

coffee grounds, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan

Just as everyone was dozing off Daniela found this.

Thank you Daniela for yet another heart!

Daniela's heart would love for others to support Yuvalim http://www.yuvalim.org/

Monday, March 1, 2010

362. Reserved Heart

crease in army tent, somewhere in the country

Ronnie is currently serving his army reserve duty and is feeling anything but love. As we were speaking on the phone he noticed the crease of his tent had a heart shape - even in the army love is lurking.

This hard to find, and reserved heart is located in a secret place in the country.

Ronnie's heart would love for others to contribute to Kvutzat Shekulo Tov (The group of all good) - an organization that helps mentally challenged people. You can purchase products made by them on the following site http://www.s-tov.org.il/

Sunday, February 28, 2010

361. Happy Purim!

candy in mishloach manot (purim gift basket), Raanana

Happy Purim everyone!

Thank you Perli for sending me this heart!

Perli's heart would love for others to support Ezer Mizion http://www.ezermizion.org/

Saturday, February 27, 2010

360. Hearts in the Neighbor-Hood

hood of sweatshirt, Tel Aviv

Orit is my neighbor whom I am just now starting to get to know. This morning as I went to return the plates from the food she brought me I found her covered in hearts.

This neighbor's hood proves there is love in my neighborhood.

Orit's heart would love for others to support Mishelet Lev (Make-A-Wish Foundation of Israel), which helps grants wishes to children suffering from life threatening illnesses http://www.makeawish.org.il/index_en.asp

Friday, February 26, 2010

359. Captured Moving Hearts from Gadi

frame from a video clip, link sent to me in Tel Aviv

The first time I met Gadi while we barely exchanged words, I felt as though he spoke to my heart. I later discovered that this rare feeling was felt on both sides - something I still don't understand, and perhaps in there lies the beauty.

Nearly two years later Gadi sent me this video requesting that I use the hearts for my 359th levavot. For copyright reasons I bring you the still frame with the hearts. To view the video click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_xE47nypRM&feature=related

These sweet hearts are part of a fleeting moment, and when captured the experience is completely different.

Thank you Gadi for touching my heart - again.

Gadi's heart would love for others to support (link to come)

Thursday, February 25, 2010

358. You Say Tomahto, I Say Tomato

tomato, Beersheba

A man makes Aliyah to the desert, and finds love in the fruit of the land.

Brad excitedly told me he found hearts in the tomahto - I say he found hearts in the tomato.

Brad's heart would love for others to support Tel fed http://www.telfed.org.il/

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

357. Kosher Heart

soapy puddle on counter, Modiin

I found this heart in a kosher kitchen beside the sponge used for the meat dishes.

This kosher heart clearly prefers meat over milk.

This kosher heart would love for others to send kosher mishloach manot (purim gift basket) to the poor https://www.yadezra.net/donation_e.php

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

356. Love in 2010

Facebook status, read in Tel Aviv

I saw this heart this morning with my morning coffee. Later in the day I met up with Shira at University and we spoke about the "news".

And I quote her:

"I told him, today putting up your status on facebook is more serious than moving in together".

I will fill you all in: they already live together. That is the beautiful essence of Shira.

Shira's heart is invested in Hostel Nathan, a rehabilitative community for mentally disabled adults in Ramat Gan. The hostel is currently undergoing renovations, and is in need of plants, art work for the walls, and curtains. If you would like to contribute to this project please contact Shira: 0524-618-338

Monday, February 22, 2010

355. Heart-Felt

felt stuffed animal, Modiin

As I watched Tal playing with this stuffed animal I could see he was loving it. That being said, every time I went to take the picture his hand blocked the heart. It took many takes, but eventually this felt heart could be seen so that it could be heart-felt.

This heart seems to tell us that we should not give up on love.

This heart would love for others to support the Israeli Society for Autistic Children http://alutfriends.org/

Sunday, February 21, 2010

354. Pouring our Hearts and Our Minds for the Sake of Love

ink on paper, Tel Aviv

Neta and I met up today for what I felt was the beginning of something great. With her background as a Dietician and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and myself an Expresssive Therapist and Sex Therapist, we poured our hearts and our minds into what will hopefully become one fantastic program to help individuals suffering from emotional eating and a negative body image (anyone interested can contact me at levavot.hearts@gmail.com).

As we chatted about other matters of the heart, Neta's six and a half year old daughter Lihi's heart-shaped picture found itself on Levavot - I lev it!

Lihi's heart would love for others to support sick children http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=91280798803&ref=nf

Saturday, February 20, 2010

353. Unconditional Love

specs of mold on persimmon, Jerusalem

Mmmm!

Old!

To eat, or not to eat: That is the question.

This heart loves unconditionally.

Thank you Rachel for sending me this heart.

Rachel's heart relishes in public art, and would love for you to join in on her fun. Check out her site and get to know Jerusalem in a unique way http://www.famouscatsofjerusalem.com/

Friday, February 19, 2010

352. Separation Fence: Love Knows No Boundaries

In July 2009 I went to the Separation Fence at the border of Tul Qarem in search of a heart. The soldier at the post told me that in order to photograph I needed to have written permission. So began the months long process trying to obtain both the permission and the heart. MANY phone calls and e-mails later I bring you....Two hearts from the Separation Fence at the border of Tul Qarem.

letter requesting permission to photograph at Separation Fence

permission letter from army to photograph at Separation Fence

Heart #1 found by me

cement, Separation Fence, on the border of Tul Qarem

These hearts prove that while we might need to go through alot of bureacracy and red tape, in the end love can be had. So, if you want something bad enough go get it!

Natanel was the sweet soldier on guard this morning who took care of my unique request.

Natanel's heart would love for others to help children with cancer http://www.israelcancer.org/home.html

Heart#2 found by Perli

spray paint, Separation fence, on the border of Tul Qarem

Thank you Perli for accompanying me to the border.

Perli's heart would love for others to support Ezer Mizion http://www.ezermizion.org/

Thursday, February 18, 2010

351. KenYa

sun peeking through tree, taken in Kenya, received in Tel Aviv

The sun got down on one knee and asked the tree to marry him.

The world stood still....

Ken (Hebrew for yes). Ya (short for yes) - "KENYA!" said the tree.

Mina took this photo in Kenya. Gayle sent it to me. Thank you to both for a beautiful heart!

Mina's heart would love for others to support The Leshan Educational Foundation http://www.leshanfoundation.org/our-projects/the-project

Gayle's heart would love for others to support (link to come)

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

350. Ups and Downs

light on elevator, Tel Aviv

Today I stayed home sick and ironically noticed this downward arrow in the shape of a heart on the elevator.

When feeling down remember the lift must come down to pick you up - Enjoy the ride!

This heart would love for others to support Yad Sarah in helping sick, disabled and elderly people and their families http://www.yadsarah.org/index.asp?id=198

Monday, February 15, 2010

348. Puppy Love

plastic, Tel Aviv

The morning after Valentine's day. I am on a walk with Hugo. As I pass a cafe I spot this heart on the ground. I stop to capture it. Another dog runs over to greet Hugo.

While I was busy with this heart Hugo and Ms. X were busy in love.

Hugo's heart would love for other to support SOS Pets Association http://www.sospets.co.il/16641/_About_SOS_Pets_Association

Sunday, February 14, 2010

347. I Lev This

graffiti, Tel Aviv

V-day - no heart from a sweetheart.

Nearing the end of Levavot - feeling a bit tired.

This heart reminds us to "know hope".

This heart was just perect for today.

To see more of the know hope artist http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YjxTrY-zdk

Happy Valentine's Day!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

346. Happy Birthday Miri

cardboard box, Caesarea

In a wizard of Oz inspired birthday gift - here represented the tin man's heart.

With everything in hand Miri needs only ckick her heels together and she will get where she needs to go!

Happy Birthday Miri!

Miri's heart would love for others to contribute to CLICK (Community Leadership & Intervention of Crisis for Kids and the Elderly) http://www.click-savi.org.il/

Friday, February 12, 2010

345. Petel

petel (raspberry flavored water) at bottom of plastic bottle, Tel Aviv

I haven't thought of the word backwash since the 80's - Gotta love backwash!

This heart would love for others to recycle!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

344. Obvious Hearts

balloons, and other heart-shaped assortment, Tel Aviv

It's official, as I walked the city streets today Valentines day was taking center stage in the consumer's world. The hearts which are present every day suddenly become obvious to all, making people happy, sad, or indifferent - which are you?