177. Hanging on to Baggage

metal bag holder, Tel Aviv

Today I met up with my dear friend Simone, whom I cannot believe it took this long to make it into Levavot. Simone and I connect on so many levels, and for that reason I cherish our friendship greatly.

Today Simone spoiled me with a bunch of hearts, one of which is captured here - Thanks Simone!

This heart casually hangs on to baggage, and still seems to have lots more room for love.

Simone's heart would love for others to support the hotline for migrant workers http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotline.org.il%2F&h=03b9b15e2967c21b0c9156f56963c26b

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160. The Best of Both Worlds

sticker, Park Hayarkon, Tel Aviv

Why settle when you can have both?

This heart loves being center stage.

Megi's heart loves children and Yoga. For more information on yoga and movement workshops in Tel Aviv for children ages 2-4 contact Megi at meggi.as@gmail.com

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153. Early Celebration

almonds on cake, Modiin

Gali is one of my very special finds in Israel. Her curiosity, talents and modest wisdom inspire me on a regular basis, and I cherish our friendship very much.

Thank you Gali for these healthy hearts...I wish for....

Gali's heart would love for others to contribute to protecting Israel's environment through Adam Teva V'Din http://www.adamteva.org.il/?CategoryID=388

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145. Rock-a-Bye-Baby

cotton blanket, Tel Aviv

Ziva and I have one of those uniquely special freindships where we can go for stretches of time without seeing one another, yet when we meet up we immediately pick up where we left off.

Today, just as we began to play catch up on the past few months I spotted this baby blanket hanging on a bush.

Just like in our friendship, I am sure that the original owner of this blanket would be thrilled to reunite with this heart.

Ziva's heart would love for others to contribute to Festival Be'Shekel http://d469783.wa140.host4u.co.il/action4u/index.asp

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41. Children's Hearts

detail from 'Night of the Moon', by Hena Khan, illustrated by Julie Paschkis,

Rockville Maryland

My beautiful, intelligent, talented and creative friend Hena is like a sister to me. Our friendship goes back to childhood, and each time we meet up we pick up exactly where we left off. Today she spoiled me with several hearts, but my favorite is found in the book she wrote educating children about the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. This book is beautifully written, and the heart we found perfectly reflects the pure love she poured into this book.

Thank you Hena, I am going to miss you so much!

I recommend you check out http://www.nightofthemoon.com/

Hena works in international public health and feels passionate about mothers2mothers, a program in Southern Africa that supports HIV-positive pregnant women. To find out more check out: http://www.m2m.org/

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