Rebecca



= = New York, New York, 1914 Many girls during Rebecca’s time lived in two worlds—the one their families came from and the America they all came to together. Rebecca loves to celebrate the traditions of her Russian-Jewish family, but she’s also excited about the new customs of New York City. With a little creativity, she learns how to stay true to her heart as she follows her dreams.
 * [[image:http://www.americangirl.com/play/historical-character/rebecca/images/MeetPopUp.png]] || * Who she is: a lively girl with dramatic flair
 * Where she lives: New York City
 * Who she lives with: her large family, including her grandparents, who speak both Yiddish and English
 * Likes: coming together with her family every Friday for a special Sabbath dinner
 * Dislikes: being told she's too young to light the Sabbath candles
 * Favorite school subject: arithmetic, because she's a math whiz
 * Favorite activity: performing and making people laugh
 * Fun fact: Her mother's funny cousin, Max, is a real movie actor
 * Favorite book: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
 * What she'd rather be doing: enjoying the splashing waves and wild rides at Coney Island
 * Hobbies: She has a knack for crocheting
 * Memorable moment: playing a small part in a silent movie
 * Her father's advice: "Your heart tells you the right thing to do."
 * What changes her life: helping her cousin Ana adjust to her new life in America
 * What she discovers: It's possible to blend old and new traditions—without giving up your dreams
 * What traditions are special to your family? ||

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