Rebecca Rubin


 *  "Rebecca" redirects here. For the doll, see Rebecca Rubin (doll).

Rebecca Rubin is the tenth Historical Character of the American Girls, representing early twentieth-century America during the second wave of European immigration. Rebecca was released in 2009.

Basic Facts

 * Name: Rebecca Rubin
 * Birthday: Spring, 1905
 * Series Location: New York City, New York
 * Series Timeline: 1914-1915

Personality and Facts
Rebecca is nicknamed "Beckie" by her family. Her family is ethnically Russian; her mother and grandparents immigrated. Rebecca's family is Jewish and maintain their heritage. Rebecca wants to be an actress when she grows up; however, her family does not find this respectable and are expecting her to be a teacher. She wants to appear more grown up than she is, despite the mocking from her older sisters. She is thoughtful and generous. Rebecca often accompanies her father to help work at his shoe store. She likes to crochet and is very good at it. Due to the fact that Rebecca gets hand me downs from her twin sisters, she has two sets of almost all her outfits.

Family and Friends

 * See Also: Minor Characters in Rebecca's Series

Family

 * Papa Rubin: Father
 * Mama Rubin: Mother.
 * Sadie and Sophie Rubin: Older twin sisters.
 * Victor Rubin: Older Brother.
 * Benny Rubin: Younger Brother.
 * Bubbie: Grandmother.
 * Grandpa: Grandfather.
 * Jacob Rubin: Uncle.
 * Fannie Rubin: Aunt
 * Josef Rubin: Cousin.
 * Michael Rubin: Cousin.
 * Ana Rubin: Cousin.
 * Max Shepard: Mama's cousin.

Friends and Minor Characters:

 * Rose Krensky : a classmate who is Jewish like Rebecca.
 * Lily Armstrong: an actress who works with Max.

Books
See List of Rebecca's Books

Doll
Main Article: Rebecca Rubin (doll)


 * Face Mold: Josefina Mold
 * Skin: Light/pale
 * Hair: Honey brown, curly, side part, no bangs
 * Eyes: Hazel

Meet Outfit

 * Red drop waisted dress with black velvet trim and gold buttons
 * Black stockings
 * White bloomers
 * White and black high button shoes
 * Oval gold hair clip

Meet Accessories

 * Black velveteen hat
 * Shawl
 * Rabbit pin

Collection

 * ''See Rebecca's Collection

Trivia

 * Rebecca is the first Jewish historical, as well as being the second Jewish character released by American Girl. The first was Lindsey Bergman.