Abington Man Gets 100 Candles

The Abington Board of Commissioners presented a Certificate of Commendation to longtime Abington resident Hanley Rubinsohn to honor his upcoming 100th birthday.

Abington Commissioner Matthew Willis and tax collector Jay Blumenthal presented the award to Rubinsohn; Blumenthal said it was special to him because his father knew Rubinsohn. Also, Blumenthal’s father would have turned 100 this month as well. 

Rubinsohn is a native of West Philadelphia and a Central High School Graduate, Class of 1931. He also attended the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pennsylvania School of Law.

Rubinsohn’s company, Rubinsohn Travel, in the Pavilion in Jenkintown, was believed to be among the oldest continuously active travel consultants in the country. At the time of his retirement two years ago, there were four family members working there.

Rubinsohn’s birthday is Oct. 19, 1913.