A night of storytelling centered all around love. Think: Modern Love meets The Moth. Join the entire HMI community on August 2 for an evening inspired by stories of love, in celebration of the Jewish festival holiday of Tu B'av. The best part? The storytellers on our [virtual] stage could be you! Every HMI couple has a love story to tell (we know because we’ve heard them!) Now’s the time for you to share yours!We invite you to retell and relive a story that has shaped you, changed you, or impacted you as a couple. Your love story might center on romantic love, familial love, or love of the friendship kind. It can be epic or everyday, something that sums up a moment or a lifetime, heart-wrenching or hilarious. A panel of judges will watch your submissions and select six (6) entries to be shared on stage.Winning story submissions will be centered around our theme “In the Name of Love.” We encourage you to be creative and share stories sparked by the ethos and experience of Honeymoon Israel. Story topics can include - but are not limited to - obstacles you’ve faced in your relationship; an engagement or wedding story; tackling difference together; an HMI friendship that broadened your horizons.The winner will be selected live at the end of the show on August 2 by the audience. The winning storyteller(s) will receive a $180 cash prize and a $180 donation in their honor to the nonprofit of their choice. With more than 2,000+ HMI couples around the world, we know this evening promises to be nothing short of inspiring. Who can submit:- Individuals- Couples- Parents of alumni- Trip leaders- Trip educators