a familiar face

Barney Edelkind is a familiar face to all of us.

For those of us who have been lucky enough to attend the Shabbat luncheons he has sponsored, we know he is a great chef who labors in the kitchen for days to create a tasty and loving luncheon. 

What you may not know about Barney, is that he is a direct descendant, of the first Chabad Rebbe, Schneer Zalman. Schneer Zalman, whose name meant 'two lights', was a great luminary who inspired the philosophy of synthesizing the intellect to synchronize with one's emotions. Barney's father, who was also named Schneer Zalman also passed away the same date as CHOF DALED TEVET, which has become a day that represents his legacy of goodness. How fitting that we have his descendent with us and what an honor it is to have been friends with him for the past 11 years. He is making his grandfather and father proud. Barney gives his all to everything that he does, as evidenced by his preparing the Kiddush  himself, with such love and enthusiasm.

A few months ago he turned 90 years young! As grateful as he says he is to G-d for all his blessings, we, his Naples Chabad family are as grateful to have him among us! 

May G-d bless him to continue and may G-d bless the Chabad family to be able to celebrate many more years together. We love you Barney.