The Naomi Center is named in loving memory of Dr. Naomi Baumgarten, a devoted Rebbetzin and veteran psychologist who served children in the Baltimore Jewish community for over thirty years. A loving friend and beacon of support, Dr. Baumgarten dedicated herself to enabling a better tomorrow for clients and community members alike. Her home and her heart were open to all she came across, whether they were lonely, struggling, new to town, lacking family support, or, just as often, to those who were simply drawn to her magnetic personality and non-judgmental, caring attention. She was a crucial element in the lives of so many. For those who were lucky enough, her Friday afternoon package of popcorn and balloons made Shabbos and the week ahead that much more bright. More broadly, her joyful interactions with people inspired and empowered them to realize their inherent goodness and become the better versions of themselves she believed they could become.