Rebecca Rubin is the newest doll in the American Girl Doll company’s line of Historical dolls.

Rebecca is a Jewish-Russian immigrant living in Manhattan’s Lower East Side in 1914, with her parents, siblings, and her Grandmother, affectionately known as “Bubble”.

Years of research went in to getting all of the details of her appearance and physical characteristics just right; without being stereotypical. The result is a 9 year old girl with hazel eyes, mid-tone brown hair (with russet highlights), her red coat and white boots.

Rebecca’s story are being written by Jacqueline Dembar Greene, who has previously written a historical novel about jewish immigrants set in 1654.

Rebecca Rubin is not the first Jewish character in the American Girl lineup. In 2001, Lindsey Bergman was featured as “Girl of the Year”.

Rebecca goes on sale May 31st – the same day as the Israel Day Parade in Manhattan. Rebecca’s books will be available on June 1st. 

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