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/

*Content and photo © Nomi Helene 2010. All Rights Reserved

337. Wandering Heart

paper, stickers and ink, Raanana

My sweet friend Danielle moved offices today from the eighth floor of her building to the ground floor.

This heart loved being upstairs, and now brings love to those who are downstairs.

This heart tells us that no matter where you move in life love will follow.

Thank you Danielle for this heart.

Danielle's heart wants you to help many causes by simply clicking your mouse http://www.thehungersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=1

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325. Hand Painted Hearts for Me

acrylic on canvas, Raanana

Today Perli gave me this original, hand painted work of art - am I the luckiest person?!

Solid, glowing, pulsating, rainbow proud, broken and separate, metalic and protected, each one of these 15 hearts is an absolute treasure, and when put together I am in love!

Thank you Perli for bringing me this gorgeous work of art from South Africa.

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

Joel is the artist who created this work.

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

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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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232. Mother Tongue

graffiti, Raanana

This heart is simple, familiar, and even comes in my mother tongue.

This heart from the streets would love for others to support Delet Letikva (Door of Hope) in Tel Aviv, as the organization is in desperate need of your immediate help to continue providing care and housing to prostitutes and drug addicted individuals thedoorofhope.brian@gmail.com

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225. No - Yes - Mi

art work in book, Raanana

Today I met Yohanan, a very sweet, talented and funny man, who creates charming works of art which are currently on exhibit at Yad Lebanim in Raanana.

This heart is one of Yohanan's creations, which subliminally bares the name of his daughter, Nomi - (No - Yes-Mi) - hey that's my name too!

Thank you Yohanan for sharing some of your heart and wisdom with me today.

Yohanan's heart would love "for others to save water in Israel, but shower more!" For more on conserving water in Israel http://www.sviva.gov.il/bin/en.jsp?enPage=e_BlankPage&enDisplay=view&enDispWhat=Object&enDispWho=Articals^l2068&enZone=Water_Conservation

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220. Makom Balev

fountain, Makom Balev, Raanana

This moring Megi and I set out to see some art at the Herzeliya Biennale...Instead we found ourselves at a restaurant called Makom Balev (A place in the heart).

Sometimes when you intend to do one thing the heart takes you on a different path...I love that!

Megi's heart would love for others to contribute to PITCHON-LEV in helping the needy in Israel http://www.pitchonlev.org.il/len/

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216. Heartfelt

rug, Raanana

I don't know if it is the morning rain but I feel a sadness in the air, and my heart feels heavy. While I could bring you a heart which is snapped just for show, I would prefer to keep this project heartfelt. Hence, I wrote on Facebook and asked if anyone had a heart to give me today...

Thank you Ari for sending me this heart which seems to scream out Love! Thank you also to his 5 year old niece Tali for letting him use your rug for this photo.

This heart serves as a reminder to ask for help and to not stop believing!

Ari's heart would love for others to support brain research to fight disease http://www.psychobiology.org.il/

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211. Weeping

air-conditioner dripping on pavement, Raanana

This massive heart is made up of a collection of drips from an air-conditioner.

Even the Ice-Queen herself will weep in love.

This massive heart would love for others to support the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel http://www.1202.org.il/English/

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131. Paperweight

paper weight, Raanana

My beautifully sweet friend Perli calls Israel her home, but spends much time working abroad. On one of her business trips to Hungary she purchased this heart. Home is where the heart is, and this heart is now part of Levavot: Hearts found throughout Israel.

This solid heart seeks stability and order.

Thank you sweet Perli for this beautiful gift.

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

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85. Shavuot - Yum!

cheesecake, Raanana

While Danielle sent these decadent beauties to me a few days ago, I wanted them to be served to you on Shavuot, which begins this evening.

These hearts prove that good things come to those who wait. Enjoy your cheesecake and Happy Shavuot!

Danielle's heart wants you to help many causes by simply clicking your mouse http://www.thehungersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=1 (see entry May 14, 2009)

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