Rabbi's Tisch: Susan Stern on the making of her film Barbie Nation: How a Jewish woman created an American icon.
Friday, February 13, 2026 • 26 Sh'vat 5786
6:15 PM - 8:00 PMBarbie, arguably the ultimate shiksa, was created by Jewish entrepreneur Ruth Handler who founded Mattel with her husband Elliot. All the legacy American toy companies -- Mattel, Hasbro, Ideal -- were founded by Jews. Susan will share an intimate, 15-minute film of Ruth and Elliot at home and tell how she talked her way into Mattel and the Handler's trust.
See Barbie Nation free at CST Sunday, Feb. 8th 3-4 pm, or rent it at https://www.barbienation.com/
Evening Schedule
6:15 - 6:45 - Shabbat Blessings and Meal
6:45 - 7:10 - Misheberach and Kaddish
7:15 - 8:15 - Speaker Presentation
You may also join virtually via Zoom or Live Stream. The Zoom link and Live Stream password are available in your weekly CST Connect email.
Catering orders must be finalized within 7 days of an event. If this registration is received less than 7 days before the event, we cannot guarantee that food will be available. PLEASE ATTEND, and if food is not available to you, let a staff member know and we will happily refund your fee.
$22 for members, $28 for non-members, kids 13 and under are free.
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