Barbie

How Jewish immigrants invented American childhood through classic toys, comics, and media

Virtually every major American toy company at the turn of the 20th century, with a few exceptions, had been founded by first-generation Jews, who invented the material culture of American childhood.

A woman shops for toys at a store in Houston, Texas, on August 24, 2026.
The Max Fein school is meant to be an oasis of sorts for Israeli students who have fallen through the cracks. After missiles struck the school during Israel's war with Iran, students found a way to carry on.

At Tel Aviv school of last resort, missile damage from war bring challenges, opportunities

The installation 'Sheltered position' of German artist Sabine Reyer shows one hundred Barbie dolls dressed with burkas at the Ruhr-Biennale in Dortmund

Barbie screening canceled after Islamists issue threats while claiming film promotes homosexuality

A fan takes a photo of a Barbie doll at the world premiere of the film "Barbie" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2023

This week in Jewish history: The births of Moses and Barbie


Barbie's impressive toy collection for the holiday season

Explore Mattel's latest holiday toy releases for children, featuring various Barbie-inspired dolls and playsets. Available at toy stores nationwide.


Sweet madness: Barbie celebrates 65 years honoring inspiring women

Mattel celebrates 65 years with tributes to inspiring women like Helen Mirren, Viola Davis, Kylie Minogue who've had Barbie dolls designed in their likeness. Adorable!


Natural glam: 3 collections we loved

From jewelry with gold and natural seashells to eco-friendly skirts and nostalgic accessories - the items that made our week.


'Oppenheimer' leads in number of Oscar nominations, 'Barbie' takes second place

An Israeli short film, Letter to a Pig, by Tal Kantor and Amit Gicelter, was nominated in the Short Animated Film category.

 Scientists J. Robert Oppenheimer and Albert Einstein are seen together in this photo. The two worked on the Manhattan Project and ultimately developed the world's first nuclear weapons.

We need more Barbie doctors and scientists, study says

Encouraging an expanded line of diverse Barbies, the authors envisioned dolls that inspire young girls' views of surgeons and scientists.

 What would you do in order to transform into a Barbie doll?

'Barbie Botox' goes viral but doctors inject caution

The toxins are generally safe, but a potential risk, if not injected properly, could be the impact on neighboring muscles which might weaken them for months.

 BOTOX WORKS by paralyzing the injected muscles and causing them to lay flat and smooth.

Voices from the Arab press: From 'Barbie' to Neymar

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 BARBIE WORLD: The first screening of ‘Barbie’ at VOX Cinemas in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 10.

Parashat Ki Tetze: From Barbieland to the beautiful captive woman

Ki Tetze presents many extreme scenarios in which vulnerable members of society could have been potentially marginalized, yet the Torah demands moral culpability and consequence.

 THE ‘BARBIE’ blockbuster raises questions about female agency and empowerment.

Twin sisters spend $200,000 to turn themselves into Barbie dolls

British twins Daisy and Dolly Simpson have undergone extensive plastic surgery over 3 years with the hope of turning themselves into real-life dolls.

 What would you do in order to transform into a Barbie doll?

Mother hires stripper Barbie for five-year-old daughter's birthday

Julia said that when she was 5 years old, a stripper in a Barbie outfit was mistakenly invited by her mother to her birthday. So what did Barbie do when she realized the mistake?

A fan takes a photo of a Barbie doll at the world premiere of the film "Barbie" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2023