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)

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318. Turned On

fountain, Tel Aviv

I often pass this heart-shaped fountain, but it is rare to see it turned on.

This morning this heart was turned on.

This heart would love for others to learn more on sex education and sexuality http://www.dinahproject.com/

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272. World AIDS Day

flyer/ book mark, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan

Today is World AIDS Day. In the spirit, I bring you this heart from a flyer for an organization called Delet Ptucha (or, The Open Door), whose aim is to provide information and advice on issues regarding sexual health and responsibile behavior in love and relationships.

These hearts would love for others to check out The Open Door http://www.opendoor.org.il/About.aspx?did=277

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256. Naked & Nude

tangerine peel, Tel Aviv

To fall in love we must allow ourselves to be seen both naked and nude.

The edges of this heart-shaped peel look like remnants of a struggle to hold on to a protective layering. Somewhere, a very vulnerable and brave tangerine is being enjoyed for all it has to offer.

This heart reminds us that we must let go in order to love and be loved.

This naked and nude heart would love for others to learn more on sex education and sexuality http://www.dinahproject.com/

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192. Asexual Love

leaves of sweet potato, Tel Aviv

My friend Ari is growing a sweet potato in his apartment in Tel Aviv.

After sending me this picture we read about sweet potatos, and who knew these sweet treats are asexual!

These heart-shaped leaves prove that asexuality is not devoid of love!

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

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79. Sensual

anthurium, Tel Aviv

This anthurium is in its prime!

For more on sex education and sexuality http://www.dinahproject.com/

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