Innovative Education and Teacher Training

A life-long educator, Naomi believed in the potential of every student. The Naomi Foundation supports innovative educational programs and teacher training initiatives with the goal of fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking inside and outside the classroom. Quality education is made possible by capable, committed, and inspiring educators who believe in what they do and those they teach. The Naomi Foundation seeks to empower these educators.

Yiddish Language

Inspired by Naomi’s passion for Yiddish, the Naomi Foundation promotes Yiddish as a rich written and spoken language. Yiddish is ripe for modern use and is a window into history, tradition, and identity. The Naomi Foundation facilitates Yiddish language study by increasing access to high-quality instruction and contributes to the depth of Yiddish scholarship by supporting distinguished Yiddish language programs, instructors, and academicians.

Medical Research

The Naomi Foundation was established to honor the memory of Naomi Prawer Kadar, who lost her life in a battle with cancer. The Naomi Foundation supports cancer research and cancer patient and family care.