The Naomi Foundation reimagines education to inspire the next generation.

Empowering Educators

Empowering K-12 and university educators to nurture students and help them achieve their full potential

Scientific & Medical Research

Supporting scientific discovery, medical advancements, and leaders in the field of cancer research

Academic Yiddish

Leading the advanced study of the Yiddish language

Our Mission

As an extension of Naomi’s life’s work, the Naomi Prawer Kadar Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to reimagining education.

Our goal is to empower educators and promote leadership in education in order to inspire and nurture the next generation. Through entrepreneurial and established channels, and together with our partners and grantees, we drive innovation to create meaningful and lasting impact.

The Naomi Foundation champions Yiddish, Naomi’s lifelong passion, as a vibrant, rich, and contemporary language. We advance the teaching and learning of Yiddish, particularly in academic and scholarly settings.

Watch: About The Naomi Foundation

A lifelong educator, passionate teacher, and shining scholar, Naomi's memory continues to inspire her students, colleagues, family, and friends.