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/

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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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305. Jesus Loves You

silver candle stand, Church of the Holy Sepulchre

(beside the anointing stone), Jerusalem

The anointing stone is traditionally believed to be the place where Jesus was laid to rest after being removed from the cross. Beside this stone I found these hearts.

These hearts would love for others to donate to the Christian Friends of Israel - Jerusalem http://www.cfijerusalem.net/index.php?id=2.3

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229. Ceci n'est pas une Pipe - Ceci n'est pas un Coeur

pipe, Tel Aviv

The Belgian Surrealist artist, Magritte, created a painting of a pipe where beneath it he wrote Ceci n'est pas une pipe (this is not a pipe). Magritte challenged the viewer in a humerous way - making them question what is real and what is not.

Today I bring you my version of Ceci n'est pas une pipe - Ceci n'est pas un coeur (This is not a pipe -This is not a heart).

This heart would love for others to support the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, via the Friends of Bezalel http://www.bezalelfriends.org/friends/friends.html

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212. Gilad Shalit

children's drawing, protest tent for the return of Gilad Shalit, Jerusalem

I took this photo on July 17 at the protest tent for the return of Gilad Shalit.

Today, a chilling video was released showing signs of life from Gilad Shalit.

This heart reflects the heart of the nation which is with Gilad Shalit.

This heart 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

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191. P.Zitiv

street art, Jerusalem

I LOVE this one! I found it a few days ago with my dad, and am posting today so he can smile from afar.

It can be a bit complicated to get at first - if you are stumped and want to know what it says go to:

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/337051/3951902?m=6d54c0aa

and join the Levavot cause while you're there...doing so will do exaclty what this heart wants!

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185. Equality, Love, Patience

street art on trash can, Kiryat HaYovel, Jerusalem

Naomi wrote me on August 19 letting me know about hearts which appeared 2.5 years ago throughout the city reacting to the anti-gay protests following the prospective pride march in Jerusalem. I asked if she could photograph them and send them to me. Last night, I received pictures from her, and today an image with hearts comes to you.

The image reads: "Mommy, I am afraid...Equality, Love, Patience"

This image was slow to come here, but with communication, patience and determination it eventually made its way to Levavot.

Naomi's heart would love for others to support Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance http://www.joh.org.il/index.php?id=1803

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159. A Curator at Heart

business card, Israel Museum logo, Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Amitai is the curator of Israeli art at the Israel museum, Jerusalem. Just like his name which in Hebrew means genuine, this man is genuinely passionate and caring about art.

Today, as we sat and discussed Levavot he bagan to see them all over, and even filled in the gaps to transform the Museum's logo into a heart.

Amitai is clearly a curator at heart!

Amitai's heart would love for others to donate to Ilan in helping physically disabled children http://www.ilan-israel.co.il/index.php?page_id=2&lang_action=change_lang&to_lang=en

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135. Prayers

written prayers in crevices of wall, Western Wall, Jerusalem

The Western Wall is believed to be the only remaining part of the Holy Temple. Jews from all over come to pray at the wall, and customarily place slips of paper with personal written prayers in the crevices of the wall.

The heart to the right of this woman praying is filled with prayers of love.

To send a prayer of your own to the Western wall via iPhone http://www.facebook.com/pages/Send-a-Prayer-The-Western-Wall/102174766372#

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