I think, while Barbie may have been originally invented by a Jew, this new attempt at connecting the different religions may be a stretch too far. As pointed out, it reduces both the teffilin, the burqua, and whatever else they may come up with in the future, to a costume. I am not entirely sure how I feel about Burqua. I have Muslim friends who do not wear them, and are against them, which means that it's not entirely essential in a devout Muslim's life, just as wearing a Kippah may not be entirely essential in a devout Jew's life (though I wear one.) Some people may just be uncomfortable with them. Anwyay, before I go off on a tangent, Burqua Barbie is perhaps more insulting to Muslims than inclusive and welcoming.
I think, while Barbie may have been originally invented by a Jew, this new attempt at connecting the different religions may be a stretch too far. As pointed out, it reduces both the teffilin, the burqua, and whatever else they may come up with in the future, to a costume. I am not entirely sure how I feel about Burqua. I have Muslim friends who do not wear them, and are against them, which means that it's not entirely essential in a devout Muslim's life, just as wearing a Kippah may not be entirely essential in a devout Jew's life (though I wear one.) Some people may just be uncomfortable with them. Anwyay, before I go off on a tangent, Burqua Barbie is perhaps more insulting to Muslims than inclusive and welcoming.