Civic and faith leaders from Borehamwood and Elstree came together on Erev Tu Bishvat to plant trees in a display of unity.
They were joined by local residents of all backgrounds in Borehamwood’s Maxwell Park, where they planted five trees.
Dignitaries included the Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood, Dan Ozarow, Mayor of Hertsmere Alpha Collins, Jeremy Newmark, leader of Hertsmere Borough Council, Richard Butler, leader of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council, and a number of youth councillors. Local faith leaders from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Hare Krishna communities also attended.
Town Mayor Dan Ozarow, event convenor commented: “It was fantastic to see such support for our local Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities. Time and again, we come together to look after one another in our town. Whether that be through crisis, tragedy, celebration or simply to make it through life’s day-to-day challenges. We are all ‘Woodies’, regardless of where we come from, and our community spirit is unbreakable. We are a special place, and these trees symbolise that spirit.”
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