Future of Women's, Children's Programs on the Priority Lost of Naamat Activities By HEIDI PRESS Perpetuation is the high- est priority of Naamat, Pioneer Women's sister or- ganization in Israel, accord- BINGO Every Wednesday B'nai David 7:00 P.M. Southfield Rd. at 9 1/2 Mile VP. ing to Masha Lubelsky, secretary-general of Naamat, Israel's largest women's social service and volunteer organization. Ms. Lubelsky was in De- troit this week to address the Greater Detroit Council of Pioneer Women in ad- vance of her appearance next week at the women's national convention in Bal- timore. VIOEO PROFILES CORPORATION COMPLETE "BROADCAST" COLOR VIDEOTAPE PRODUCTIONS CALL 354-0438 AND DISCOVER PROFESSIONAL QUALITY (+RWIN DANTO, VIDEOGRAPHER) MIT'S IM El MAME? ERYTHIMG! IF YOU'RE RITERESTED IM DIRMOMDS, Nobody Sells Diamonds For Less And We Prove It! 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Ms. Lubelsky estimates that 40 percent of the work force is comprised of women, but "I don't think it is enough. We wish for more." One of the ways this is being done is with the estab- lishment of day care cen- ters. Ms. Lubelsky said about 43,000 Israel children are in day care centers • throughout Israel, 21,000 of them in Naamat-sponsored facilities. These Naamat centers receive a govern- ment subsidy as well as funds from Naamat. The fee for working mothers is less and she has more disposable income for herself, Ms. Lubelsky said. In addition to the day care centers, there is a Naamat- sponsored network of voca- tional training centers for girls age 14-18. Aimed at female dropouts age 14-18, the vocational schools offer smaller classes and em- phasize the individual's needs, she said. Ms. Lubelsky added that following their train- ing at the vocational schools, the girls are en- couraged to go to the army, and look for jobs following their military service. Ms. Lubelsky said there are some joint Naamat-Isiael army programs, such as that which trains girls to work on Israeli aircraft. Agriculture is another area of emphasis in the Naamat program. Boys and girls age 14-18 from under- privileged families are trained in the Naamat ag- riculture program for jobs in that field or they can get technological training. The major focus of Naamat, however, is wo- men. A variety of cultural programs are offered by the women's service organiza- tion in 250 clubs all over the country. Arab, Druze and Bedouin women, of whom 50,000 are members of Naamat, join their Jewish counterparts in the availa- ble activities. Legal assistance also is of major concern to Naamat and its legal department works closely with the Is- rael defense minister to support war widows and those with children. The group lobbies to change legislation to improve the status of women in Israel. Ms. Lubelsky said that Naamat plays a major role in integrating Jews from Arab lands into the Israeli lifestyle. She said that women who came to Israel as children from Arab lands are today among the leaders of Naamat. Asked about the link be- tween Naamat and its American counterpart, Ms. Lubelsky said that there is strong cooperation between the sister organizations. "We are being supported in a marvelous way by our sis- ter organization in the Un- ited States. Without Pioneer Women, we couldn't carry out our work in Israel." She added that dollars are important, but identifica- tion also is necessary. Two Detroiters have helped strengthen the link. Emma Schaver has estab- lished a community and day care center in Rishon leZ- ion. Frieda Leemon, who counts national leadership among her Pioneer Women duties, has sponsored a day care center in Detroit's sis- ter city of Ramle, and the Leemon family is expected to dedicate the facility next June. Although the interna- tional links to Naamat are strong, Ms. Lubelsky hopes to impress upon her Ameri- can sisters the need for in- creased efforts. - THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, October 14, 1983 29 Levin Address HARRY THOMAS Michigan Sen. Carl Levin will address the Israel Bonds man-of-the-year - din- ner in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sunday. 49th ANNIVERSARY SALE STILL ON! 24750 Telegraph at 10 Daily to 6, Fri. to 8, SUNDAY 11-3 BLOOM'S Kosher Catering & Carry-Out Having A Party? Let us take your mind from worry and handle the details for you! Offering A Complete catering service. Also available for your informal party food, paper goods waitress service with a personal touch and reasonably priced. Jewish, American, Oriental or Italian cuisine in your home, clubhouse, hall or synagogue 546-5444 under the supervision of the Council of Orthodox Rabbis Detroit Chapter THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNION ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY program topic .. 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