324. Hummus Hearts

ceramic bowls, Givataiim

Tonight at Vered and Hilton's we got to the heart of many matters - I am blessed with amazing people I can call my friends and my family.

Thank you Vered and Hilton for your love and these "hummus hearts", as Hilton called them.

Hilton's heart would love for others to help lone soldiers http://lonesoldiers.ning.com/

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

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204. Simplicity

scissors, Givataiim

Today I went to pick up my Levavot prints which will begin to exhibit at the end of October (details to come)!

Gilat, who works at the frame and printing shop was a tremendous help - Thank you!

It is clear that Gilat works from the heart, and so I felt it fitting that today's heart should come from her. Gilat found today's heart in these scissors which she holds.

This heart loves to cut out what is unnecessary - This heart loves simplicity.

Gilat's heart would love for others to contribute to the Israeli Society for Autistic Children http://alutfriends.org/

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183. Possibilties

wooden items, Givataiim

Dina sells these hearts.

These wooden hearts are waiting to be decorated, and represent the endless possibilities that lie within our hearts.

Dina's heart would love for others to contribute to Latet in helping out with humanitarian aid http://www.latet.org.il/english/

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143. Shakshuka

metal napkin holder, Givataiim

I absolutely adore Rick and Michal. Today I was invited to their home for a shabbat shakshuka brunch. Shakshuka is a Middle-Eastern egg and tomato dish served in a pan - YUM!

The heart on this table looks on lovingly at Michal's perfect shakshuka creation.

Rick and Michal's hearts would love for others to contribute to ERAN for Emotional First Aid http://www.eran.org.il/?CategoryID=226&ArticleID=190

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109. Ignorance is Bliss

furry pillow, Givataiim

One of the wonderful things I discovered when I made Aliyah were family members from my African side. Today, I had to wish Mark, Mandi, Mika and David farewell - again. As we sat in their apartment amongst the boxes and suitcases I had a difficult time grasping reality. It seemed as though each of us was in our own bubble taking in this moment.

This purple heart (or Pear-poo heart as Mika would have said not so long ago), sits amongst bubbles which Mika was creating - her bubbles definitely appear happier than all of ours - ignorance is bliss....I will miss you all!!!

Mandi's heart would love for others to help with Ethiopian immigrants http://www.iaej.co.il/index.htm

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99. Eleven Years in Israel

crocs on feet suspended in massage chair, Givataiim

Like my cousin Joey's feet, which rise above the ground, today marks ELEVEN years since I made Aliyah (ascended to Israel)!

This heart proves that ascension can be very pleasurable when one takes care of oneself in the process.

Joey's heart would love for others to contribute to Narcotics Anonymous http://www.na.org/

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56. Symbolically Connected

chalk on pavement, Givataiim

The smell of BBQ is symbolic of the Yom Haatzmaut (Independence Day) feast. Today, as I arrived at the BBQ I attended, I spotted some more symbols which are celebrated and loved.

This chalk heart appears especially connected to the other symbols on this day - much as the nation is connected via the symbolic feast.

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