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"Hashem heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3

With endless gratitude to

Audrey Siegel, Rabbi Elie Gayer, Leah Snyder

and the entire BCGW team and our

co-honorees Aaron and Rona Lerner for their boundless

dedication and hard work. They walk in the footsteps

of Hashem through their acts of gemelut chasadim.

BCGW is the heart of chesed for those in need.

David and Naomi Balto

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BS"D
Mazel tov to this year's honorees:
David Balto, and Aaron and Rona Lerner!

Your commitment and dedication to families during their
most vulnerable time is inspiring and such an important
mitzvah to the Bikur Cholim community.

With gratitude to Audrey Siegel, and the Bikur Cholim
board, whose endless dedication serves those who
need the care and services that Bikur Cholim provides
so lovingly. May your efforts continue to comfort,
support, and inspire those in need.

Manette & Louis Mayberg
Mayberg Foundation

Pillar

Mazel Tov to Honorees David Balto, Aaron and Rona Lerner. Your

dedication to Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington supports this mitzvah

and is very much appreciated. You're an inspiration to our community.

The staff of Bikur Cholim works tirelessly, with grace, kindness

and smiles to make sure all the community needs are met

throughout the year, and we thank you.

We extend our appreciation to all the volunteers of the hospital

pantries who shop, stock and maintain the pantries enabling community

members and their families to feel warmth, connection, care and

nourishment during their hospital admission.

Alan and Fran Broder

Sustainer

Mazel Tov to David Balto

Our friend and neighbor

Thank you for your dedication to Bikur Cholim

Dina and Jerry Leener

Sustainer

Tremendous hakaras hatov to the dedicated staff and

amazing volunteers of Bikur Cholim.

Your hard work and dedication to our community

is an inspiration to all of us.

Yasher koach to Rabbi David Balto, our co-honoree.

Rona and Aaron Lerner

Sustainer

Thank you to all the volunteers

for all the love and support

you give to community members

in times of sickness and health

Cantor Jeffrey and Gail Nadel

Sustainer

Congratulations to the
Outstanding Honorees

Hope and David Taragin

Sustainer

Congratulations to our honorees, and to

all our volunteers and supporters for sustaining

Bikur Cholim as an essential institution

in the Washington Jewish community

Gary and Shanna Winters

Partner

Mazal Tov to our Outstanding Honorees!

With much appreciation for our truly
exceptional staff at BCGW and all of our
wonderful volunteers - Thank You!

Naomi & Ori Carmel

Partner

Thank you to all the
volunteers for all the love
and support you give to
community members in times of
sickness and health

Achi & Miriam Guggenheim

Partner

Thank you to David Balto and Aaron& Rona Lerner for the

special Chesed you do for our community!!!

Thank you to Rabbi Gayer , Audrey Siegel, Bernice Cohen,

Rachelle Myers, Elise Schloss and Leah Snyder for their

incredible dedication to Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington.

We are grateful for your commitment to supporting

patients and their families.

Your compassion, kindness and sensitivity impact the lives of
many in a deep and meaningful way.

Jay & Rhonda Lehman

Partner

Thank you to all the
volunteers for all the love
and support you give to
community members in times of
sickness and health

Debra Reiter Panitch

Partner

Thank you to BCGW outstanding volunteers
Rona and Aaron Lerner and Rabbi David Balto.

Two words describe and unite you.

Modesty and Kindness.

Each in your own way, has contributed to making the lives of

so many people better. You do it with grace, humor and in

the most understated way possible.

These are dark days for Am Yisrael.
People like you, are lighting the way.

With deep appreciation,

Audrey and Neil Siegel

Partner

Thank you to all the volunteers for all the
love and support you give to community members
in times of sickness and health.

Special thank you for all the help with
Sarah's recent injury

Sarah and Buddy Stern

Guardian

Mazel tov to

David Balto and Aaron and Rona Lerner

and or heartfelt appreciation to all of

Bikur Cholim's staff

and many volunteers.

Daniel and Daphna Raskas

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Am Hatorah Congregation

warmly congratulates
Honorees

Rabbi David Balto, Aaron & Rona Lerner

on their service

AM HATORAH CONGREGATION OF BETHESDA
5909 Bradley Blvd.
[email protected]
All welcome Shabbos and every Holiday

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D - is for Dedicated, there is no one that surpasses us in his belief in helping others.

He is truly dedicated to all whose lives he's touched.

A - is for Ambitious, he works non stop to get the job done at any cost, climate or hour.

He is truly driven to do his utmost best.

V - is for Vigilant. He carefully watches over those he cares for

and gives 100 percent at all times.

I - is for Intelligent. He is always thinking, learning and trying to understand any situation.

He uses both his heart, soul and brain to figure how to solve and help those in need.

D- is for Devoted. He is selfless and tries to put someone else before his needs. Other people's

lives are truly most important to him. He shows courage, empathy and love.

We are proud to have him as our brother, father, husband, grandfather, uncle,

cousin and friend. He is number one in our lives and in our hearts.

Sharon Balto, Joan, Ron, and Courtney Hoffman, Lori and Michael, Bailee and Brandon and Shana Barnett, Ron and Karen Balto and family and Joel and Jennifer Denenholtz and family

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Dear Auntie Rona and Uncle Aaron,

We are leaving this part blank because we know

that is how you would want it. : )

Love, Your SOUPer fans!

Richie and Cheryl Broth and family

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Mazel tov to all of the honorees!
Thank you to Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington for everything that

you do for our community and to support those who come to

this area for medical care.

Your outstanding work is deeply appreciated by all.
May you go from strength to strength.

Rabbi Berel and Chaya Wolvovsky Chabad of Silver Spring

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Congratulations to all the honorees.

Thank you Rona and Aaron for all your work on behalf of our

community. You both serve as models of chesed.

We are especially grateful for all the time and effort you have

put into the Chevra Kadisha dinners over the past years.

Kol ha'kavod

The Men's and Women's Chevra Kadisha of Greater Washington

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Thank you to all the volunteers and staff at

Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington.

You are all remarkable.

Sara and Jeff Elikan

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Thank you to all the
volunteers for all the love
and support you give to
community members in times of
sickness and health

Shmuel and Chani Feldman

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Congratulations to Rona and Aaron who support our

community in so many ways. Bikur Cholim and beyond...

Thank you for helping us pick through the strawberries

and grapes and all the schlepping you do! Looking forward

to seeing you among the boxes.

With great admiration (and a handful of disposable gloves)

Gloria, Joyce, Rita, Sharie, and Stephanie

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In recognition of the Hope and Healing that
Rona and Aaron Lerner bring to the many lives
who they touch through BCGW and the countless
other community organizations which are
blessed to benefit from their kindness and
spirit of generosity.

Sending prayers of Hope and Healing to Am
Yisrael in Eretz Yisrael.

Menachem and Miri Gottlieb

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Aaron, Rona and David,

Thank you for your time and commitment toward so

many of the chesed organizations which make our

community special, especially Bikur Cholim.

When others are in need, you step up to help in so

many ways. We are grateful for your efforts.

May you continue to go from strength to strength.

Dean and Devorah Grayson

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I Was Supposed to Have a Baby,

NechamaComfort

and the National Bikur CHolim Conference

honor David Balto

for his dedication to gemelut hasadim

and his acts of chesed to

those facing pregnancy and infant loss.

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With greatest respect and admiration for our dear friends
AARON and RONA LERNER
and
AUDREY SEIGEL
And all those who do so much for the community.

We feel privileged to be able to participate in the

outstanding work of
BIKUR CHOLIM OF GREATER WASHINGTON

DANIEL and SIMA JACOBY

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Thank you to all the
volunteers for all the love
and support you give to
community members in times of
sickness and health

Pauline and Steve Jaffe

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Thank you Bikur Cholim and
your wonderful staff and
volunteers for all that you do
for the community!

Marsha and Yitz Kasdan

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Mazel tov to all the honorees!

Yitzi and Bassie Katz

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Mazal Tov to

Mr. David Balto

and

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron and Rona Lerner

on this well-deserved honor!

Thank you for all you do to offer care

and support to our community.

Kehillas Ohr HaTorah

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Kemp Mill Synagogue (KMS) Congratulates
Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington
On Another Successful Year Serving Our Community

Mazal Tov to David Balto and Aaron & Rona Lerner

On Their Well-Deserved Honors
You are role models for what it means to take care of the community

and be osek b'tzarchai tzibbur. Thank you for sharing your

energy and spirit with our community.
May you always go from strength to strength.

Rabbi Brahm Weinberg
Ephraim Leibtag, President
Aryeh Shudofsky, Executive Director

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Congratulations to our dear friends of long standing,

Aaron and Rona Lerner, and to Rabbi Balto as well.

Thank you for everything that you do.

Ellen and Larry Korb

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Thank you to all the
volunteers for all the love
and support you give to
community members in times of
sickness and health

Deborah and Pinchus Laufer

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Mazal tov to all the honorees
and with special appreciation
to our fellow Baltimoreans
Rona and Aaron

Yitzchok and Barbara Lehmann Siegel

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Mazel tov to Rona and Aaron Lerner

on this well-deserved honor!

Your many chesed activities not only provide kindness

and comfort to the community, but also set an inspiring

example for all of us to follow.

May you go from strength to strength! With best wishes,

David Lerner and family

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Our deepest appreciation and gratitude goes
out to this year's honorees Rabbi David Balto
and Aaron & Rona Lerner for uplifting so
many lives through their dedication to BCGW.
(And thanks to Aaron & Rona for being the
best next-door neighbors, by extension, ever!)

Don & Jan Moses

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To our friends at

Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington,

who built the model for creating a community of caring.

Wherever people gather, their deeds speak
their praise.

National Bikur Cholim Conference

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Deepest thanks and admiration
to our longtime friends
Rona & Aaron Lerner
and to Rabbi David Balto
as well as the amazing Audrey Siegel
and all BCGW staff and volunteers
for the loving care they give to every single patient.

Judy & Stuart Rosenthal

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Mazal tov on the Honorees

David Balto and Aaron and Rona Lerner!

To Audrey and Rachelle and all of the incredible volunteers at

BCGW, Thank you for welcoming Ben's Wellness Fund into

your incredible organization. We are so grateful for how

beautifully you have overseen the fund and brought our vision

to fruition. Thank you for helping our community prioritize

mental health, no matter the cost. We are grateful and blessed

for our partnership and look forward to helping more people.

With gratitude and admiration for ALL that you do,

Yehoshua and Leah Scheininger

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MAZAL TOV RONA & AARON LERNER ON BEING HONORED BY

BIKUR CHOLIM FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF

THOSE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM ILLNESS.

ASIDE FROM BEING LONGTIME DEAR FRIENDS, YOU ARE

SPECIAL ROLE MODELS TO US ALL!

MAZAL TOV AS WELL TO YOUR CO-HONOREE, RABBI DAVID BALTO.

WE THANK ALL THREE HONOREES ALONG WITH THE MANY OTHER

WONDERFUL BIKUR CHOLIM VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR PRAISEWORTHY

SERVICE TO OUR GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY.

MANY THANKS TO AUDREY SIEGEL FOR HER ONGOING DEDICATION

TO THIS AMAZING CHESED ORGANIZATION,

BIKUR CHOLIM OF GREATER WASHINGTON.

WITH APPRECIATION AND BEST WISHES TO ALL,

MARILYN & DON SCHWARTZ

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Congratulations to the Honorees

Thank you to everyone involved in Bikur Cholim

for all that you do for our community

Sara Silver

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Mazal Tov to Aaron & Rona Lerner, two
incredible community members and supporters
who care about the inclusion of everyone.

Your devotion provides an example

for all to follow.

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Congratulations to the Star Volunteer Honorees:

David Balto and Aaron & Rona Lerner

The Lerner Family

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In loving tribute to Aaron and Rona Lerner

for their selfless dedication to Bikur Cholim and its life-affirming

efforts in our community and for their passionate devotion to chesed
- no matter the need, no matter what time -
with organizations across Greater Washington.
They are truly volunteers extraordinaire.

In recognition of Rabbi David Balto
for his sensitive support of patients and their loved ones.
With gratitude to Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington
for the sensitive and caring manner in which it provides

essential services to individuals and families in need.

Shmuel and Mindy Tolchinsky

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Mazel tov to the Outstanding Honorees

Thank you to all the volunteers for all the love and

support you give to community members in

times of sickness and health.

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Mazel tov to the honorees. May volunteers like
Rabbi Balto and the Lerners and organizations
like Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington
provide comfort and support to those in need
both here and in Israel.

Julie and Dan Vogel

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salutes long-time Yad Yehuda volunteers
Aaron and Rona Lerner
for their selfless devotion to individuals and families
facing medical challenges across Greater Washington.
Aaron and Rona are among Yad Yehuda's most valued volunteers.
Their efforts span all Capital Kosher Pantry programs -
assisting at the Pantry, Yom Tov food distributions,
donation bin pickups, and food deliveries to the homebound -
in addition to their myriad chesed endeavors throughout our community!

Congratulations to Rabbi David Balto
and a heartfelt Yasher Koach to Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington
for its 24/7 dedication to those in need across our community.

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Mazel Tov to the Outstanding Honorees

Thank you to all the volunteers for all the love and
support you give to community members in
times of sickness and health.

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