Democracy in the United States of America is bigger than elections.

It is a shared commitment to self-government, a respect for minority views, a
trust in the institutions of local, state and national government, and a belief in
the transcendent creed of the United States, that all people are created equal.
However, elections stress these principles, because they inherently separate us
into winners and losers. To overcome this tension, the United States depends
upon rituals that reaffirm our shared commitments to the endeavor of
democracy, to each other, and to future generations.

Growing Hope and Democracy: A Reston/Herndon Community Tree Planting
brings together our entire community around the simple act of planting a
ceremonial tree to demonstrate our commitment to democracy, to each other,
and to future generations.

Sunday, October 20, 2:00-3:00pm

Haley Smith Park, Herndon

Participating Congregations:

Next to “Type,” please choose “Discretionary
Fund - Rabbi Holzman” and write “Growing
Hope in Democracy” in the payment notes.