I'm very sorry to learn about Naomi's passing. She was a very talented woman and produced many books and other items during her life. Warm thoughts for her family and friends.

Naomi’s mother, dear Lizzie, was one of my mother’s best friends.  They often played piano duets on two back to back grand pianos in the Binder’s living room.  What a treat!  Many early memories of Naomi and sister Judy!  Sending love 💕

 Naomi's death is saddening. She was such a vibrant person, and an inspiration to me. When I went back to school in my mid 50s and began  work in the literacy field, Naomi mentored and shared many of her materials with me.  We had fun sorting through years of her work and great conversations on a wide range of topics whenever we met or ran into each other.  I won't forget her.  Not enough time... 

When I was sc rowling down the memorial today I saw a picture of her mate Janice Acton. She was a good friend of both of us who I miss dearly. She has not added to the memorial. Does she know about her death? I hope she does. Salutations Janice. Remember Naomi. 

Nomi.
How bright her light,
How sweet
her mischievous smile ...

After I arrived in Toronto in 1970, I worked with the Toronto Anti-Draft Program. Four dedicated activists who worked to get American war resisters into Canada. Naomi was the heart and soul of that group. I helped in different ways, but mostly by raising money from lists she gave me. After those years, I was not in regular contact with her, but it seemed that whenever I was involved in something, Naomi was always in the room. Smart and dedicated, she was crucial to so much we have fought to do over the last 50 years. Hopefully, others will take the torch which she held so high.

I met Naomi when I was in my early 20s and her in her mid 30s. 
She was always an inspiration for me - her relentless activism, her positive attitude, her energy. She always supported me, my teaching and my music.
 She organized a trip for educators in 1983 to Nicaragua, invited me and, when I said I didn't think I could afford it, said "no worries" and raised the money for the trip. Here's a picture I took then with Naomi and Pam McConnell beside her (and others people may recognize. )
I ran into her a few years back  but was unable to get in touch earlier this year. She was a powerhouse, a beautiful spirit and someone I will always remember.
 

For half my life I've been mentored by my dear friend Naomi Binder Wall. We met in 1986 when she led a coffee brigade to Nicaragua that I participated in (scanned photos coming soon, I hope). Naomi's insightful analysis of everything was as impressive then as it was the last time I spoke to her a few weeks ago. Love you always Nomi.

It is/was a shock to learn of Nomi's death. I had thoughts of missing her about the same day she died. Though we haven't stayed in contact for many years, I never stopped loving her. 

I still remember her wonderful laugh and the many good things she did for me when I had trouble. 

This memory feels so inadequate for someone who has left a hole in my heart. You are missed.

Love,
Karl

We mourn the passing of Naomi Binder Wall, a stalwart of the Jewish Left in Toronto, and a champion of rights for the Palestinian people. We particularly recall our collaboration with the Rosenberg Fund for Children of Springfield Mass. and the launch at the UJPO of the Mary Pitawanakwat Fund to support the families of Indigenouus political activists in Canada. Naomi played a pivotal role in that initiative. 
      Our thoughts are with David and Kyo and their wonderful boys and her whole family, as they carry forward Naomi's activism in their own unique ways.
       Richard Lee and Harriet Rosenberg

Although we drifted apart over the years, at one point Naomi and I were good friends. She was on the membership committee that got me into the Bain co-op. She organized my 50th birthday party. I went to special occasions at her house and knew her sister. We were both political activists.  Knew both her children and would like to mention Dave Wall.

I got to know Naomi when I got up here to TO in the spring of '68 from Florida. Beautiful person, involved in everything. Lost track over the decades, but bumped into each other once or twice. This city and our little ex-american community have lost a tiny giant.

When you have a cool grandma, what do you do? You form a band!

I am very sorry to hear that Naomi has died.
I did three long interviews with her back in May about her life and her political activism. What a fascinating life! 
My condolences to her loved ones.

Thinking, dreaming, grieving the life and loss of Naomi Binder Wall, a beloved comrade and mentor to me and so many others in the struggle for the liberation of Palestine.  Naomi, may you fly over us in power and strength, may your unwavering integrity and ferocity fill our cups as we work daily to dismantle Zionism, racism and colonization.  I remember how you brought me into the movement for Palestine with profound grace and respect, seeing me in my youth, fumbling and learning, all the while respecting me as you did the most seasoned activist.  

You followed a radical, critical, intersectional impulse every day, every moment and your tenacity reminded us to be diligent, mindful, kind and relentless.  I planted an olive tree in Palestine in your honour.  May it's growing remind me every day to move with the integrity of your spirit and the delight of justice sought and justice achieved.  

I was so sorry to hear from a friend at the bain co-op about Naomi's passing. I'm not sure what happened. I wish I had gone out of my way to meet her during covid.
Last thing she said is that we'll get together soon. 
I saw her about  4 weeks ago and she was saying she was busy studying and loved it.  As well she spoke of her grandchildren and children who she was so proud of and loved and spoke  so dearly of.  I will miss her so much. She was such a lovely person and showed me warmth. 

OBITUARIO

Naomi Ruth Binder-Wall

12 enero, 1939 – 18 octubre, 2020

Giffen-Mack and Trull Funeral Home

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