Dr. Rick Bentley & Dr. Caryn Vogel Rick Bentley and Caryn Vogel have been involved in the Indianapolis Jewish Community since moving here in 1991. They are the proud parents of Lizzy and Daniel, parents-in-law to Avi and Beth, and extremely proud grandparents of bouncing baby Akiva Moshe. Rick was born in Chicago, Illinois, the second of eight children of Richard and Elizabeth Bentley. He first became connected to Israel while volunteering on a kibbutz for six months following the Yom Kippur War. In 2014 he joined an Israel mission to Siderot during Operation Protective Shield. Rick earned a Master's degree at the University of Chicago and a Doctorate from the University of Michigan in Higher Education and Public Policy and is currently serving as Director of Academic Assessment at Ivy Tech's Indianapolis campus. Rick is active on the board of B'nai Torah, where he is a past president, and the Jewish American Affairs Committee of Indiana (JAACI). He was also one of the organizers of the Indianapolis Eruv Expansion Committee. Caryn is the daughter of holocaust survivors, Agnes Vogel and Mike Vogel zt'l. Most of her early years were spent in small towns where she was often the only Jewish child in her class. After graduating from Indiana University she worked in broadcast journalism for CBS TV in Chicago, before deciding to attend medical school. She is a graduate of Rush Medical College in Chicago and completed a neurology residency and fellowship at the University of Michigan. She has been in practice in Indianapolis since 1991 and has several times been named by peers as a "Top Doctor." Rick and Caryn's home is always open to those in need of a bed for a night or a meal for Shabbat or a Yom Tov. They are always eager to help out in any way they can and always with a smile on their face. Rick and Caryn are true Pillars of Torah in the Indianapolis Jewish Community.
Speaker of the House Mr. Brian Bosma Speaker Brian C. Bosma was first elected in 1986 to represent House District 88, which today encompasses the northeast portion of Marion County, a portion of southern Hamilton County and the western part of Hancock County. Brian is a graduate of the Purdue School of Engineering and Indiana University School of Law. He has practiced law at the Indianapolis firm of Kroger, Gardis & Regas for 30 years. In 2015, Speaker Bosma authored and spearheaded an anti-bds bill that passed almost unanimously through the Indiana General Assembly. The bill, which affirms Indiana's support for the Jewish state of Israel and bars the investment of Indiana public pension funds in entities supporting BDS, was signed into law in May of this year. Israel's ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer has since called it "the toughest anti-bds legislation in the nation." Brian is also a strong advocate for school choice and personally championed Indiana s strong charter school system and giving families of limited financial means school choice scholarships. In 2012, Speaker Bosma led the charge to make Indiana the 23rd Right to Work state in the nation, and, in 2013, he and House Republicans championed the passage of the largest tax cut package in state history. He has spearheaded 13 tax cuts in the last decade, while maintaining Indiana s strong reserves and AAA credit rating, making Indiana the fiscal envy of the nation. Brian and Cheryl Bosma have been married for 33 years and are proud parents of Alison (28) and Chris (25). Brian is also a founding director of Bosma Industries for the Blind, which employs over 125 blind and visually impaired Hoosiers statewide.
2016 Virtual Ad Journal
Rick and Caryn, The depth of your commitment to the community in general and the shul in particular has greatly enriched and ennobled our lives with admiration and thanks. -Dr. Mark & Anna Ruth Hasten -Mr. Hart & Simona Hasten -Rabbi Michael & Shulamit Hasten -Dr. Stephen & Monica Rosenfeld Gold Page
Mazel Tov Caryn & Rick on this richly deserved honor. May you go from strength to strength. - Monica & Stephen Rosenfeld and Family Gold Page
Dear Rick and Caryn, No two people have ever deserved to be honored as much as you! Your service to B nai Torah and the Jewish Community of Indianapolis as a whole is unparalleled. Mazel Tov! Silver Page -The Fretzin Family
Speaker Bosma Thanks for all your support of Israel and the Jewish Community. -Rick & Caryn Bentley Silver Page
Mazel Tov to Dr. Rick Bentley & Dr. Caryn Vogel Thank you for you continuous commitment to the community and synagogue. -Michael & Vivian Aronson Thank You Brian Bosma For being a champion for Indiana citizens. Bronze Page -Michael & Vivian Aronson
Mazel Tov Rick and Caryn! Thank you for everything you do for B nai Torah. Thank you Speaker Bosma for your support of the Jewish Community in Indiana and your UNWAVERING support for Israel Full Page -Benton & Sandi Marks
In appreciation for Caryn and Rick s dedication to B nai Torah. Mazel Tov for this well deserved honor! With gratitude to Representative Bosma for his unwavering support of America s greatest ally-israel. Thank You! Full Page -Sally & Jack Cotlar
Caryn & Rick, Your friendship and leadership inspires and energizes others to strive for more yiddishkeit in their lives. Mazel Tov on receiving the B nai Torah Pillars of Torah award. Love, Full Page -Carl & Shirley Cohen and Family
Congratulations to Dr. Rick Bentley and Dr. Caryn Vogel On this long deserved honor! With heartfelt appreciation, Full Page -The Farahan Family
Thank you Mr. Speaker for your leadership and advocacy on behalf of Israel and Jewish causes! Jewish American Affairs Committee of Indiana (JAACI) Full Page
In honor of Rick Bentley and Caryn Vogel Full Page -Irwin & Iliana Levin
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Congratulations to Drs. Rick Bentley & Caryn Vogel and to Speaker Bosma -Gary Schahet Rick and Caryn, Mazel tov on this well-deserved honor. Indianapolis is blessed to have you in our community. Speaker Bosma, We are grateful for your support of the Jewish people. -Allon and Judith Friedman Half Page
Mazel Tov Rick and Caryn on the is well deserved honor. Thank You Speaker Bosma for your service to the State of Indiana -Marcy & Ivan Ekhaus Mazel Tov Mom and Dad! Your hachnasat orchim and dedication to the Jewish people is inspirational. May Hashem continue to bless you and enable you to shine His light. Love, -Avi, Lizzy and Akiva Half Page
Dear Rick and Caryn, Your thirst for growth in learning and dedication to your community, friends, and Klal Yisroel are inspirational. May you and your family enjoy many years of growth, happiness, health and strength to reach even greater heights in your Mwh [dvbe. -Miriam and Tzuriel Gluck Yascher Koach to our dear friends Rick and Caryn. They are true pillars of the community. Many thanks to Speaker Bosma for his extraordinary support on key issues impacting the Jewish community and all Hoosiers. Speaker Bosma s leadership places Indiana in the forefront of the fight for Israel. -Elliot & Ethel Bartky Half Page
To our dear friends Rick & Caryn וכל העוסקים בצרכי צבור באמונה, הקבה ישלם שכרם And all who are faithfully involved in the needs of the community, may Hashem pay their reward May you continue to be a special example for our community. -Yisrael & Miriam Gettinger Mazel Tov to Rick and Caryn on this well deserved honor. Your dedication to the shul and Jewish community is an inspiration to all. Half Page -Saar & Shirley Alkobi
It All Adds Up! Deeply Committed to Jewish Values + Dedication to Yiddishkeit + Devotion to Community + Deeds Speak Louder Than Words + Deserving of Award = Rick Bentley & Caryn Vogel Mazel Tov to You and Your Family -Marvin & Natasha Sacks, Steve & Elsie Rothstein, Roger & Nancie Bair, Leonard Sacks Rick & Caryn, You are truly Pillars of Torah! You are a true source of inspiration to both our family and the entire Jewish community. The kindness and generosity you have shown our family has helped guide us in the right direction. Our appreciation knows no bounds! -Israel, Parisa & Nadav Keisari Half Page
On behalf of Congregation B'nai Torah and the Board of Directors We extend our appreciation and gratitude to Drs. Rick Bentley & Caryn Vogel For all you do to help make not only our shul, but the entire Jewish community a better place. You are truly the definition of Pillars of the Torah by and set an example of kiddush Hashem, that we should all emulate. Half Page
Mazel Tov Rick and Caryn! You deserve this recognition for all the wonderful work you do for your community. May you have only Nachas and Simcha. -Yosef and Bracha Polstein Congratulations Drs. Rick Bentley & Caryn Vogel and Mr. Brian Bosma -Bob Stoner Third Page
Congratulations to Drs. Rick Bentley & Caryn Vogel on this well deserved honor for the wonderful contributions they have made to B nai Torah. -Gad & Fran Flaumenhaft In honor of our dear friends, Drs. Rick Bentley & Caryn Vogel Whose kindness and chessed know no bounds! May Hashem bless you with much health, hapiness & nachas from your beautiful family! With our dearest wishes, -Yisroel Meir & Leah Lefton and Family Congratulations to Drs. Rick Bentley & Caryn Vogel. This honor is well deserved and long overdue! Thank You to Speaker Brian C. Bosma for his support of our homeland Israel. -Fran Lazerov, CRS Third Page
Thank you Caryn and Rick for everything you do for Congregation B'nai Torah, the Indianapolis Jewish community & Israel. Thank you Brian Bosma for all you do for Indiana and for your support of Israel. -Norm & Gail Ettinger Rick and Caryn, You both are truly pillars of the Torah and fortunately for our community Pillars of B nai Torah -Barry & Cyndy Pakula Mazel Tov! Third Page -Barbara & Sandy Herman
In appreciation of Drs. Rick Bentley & Caryn Vogel for their tremendous Hachnasas Orchim! -Abe Saff Mazel Tov Rick and Caryn Thank you for all you do for B nai Torah! -Harry and Sharon Merin Third Page
Mazel Tov to Drs. Rick Bentley and Caryn Vogel on this well deserved honor and for inspiring us. With much admiration and love, -The Rezniks To: The couple who always has an open home From: The many who have been welcomed in Mazel Tov Rick and Caryn on this well deserved honor! We are so blessed to be part of your family! Third Page -Michael & Selina Rovinsky and Family
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