Background
Rubin, S. Smelka was born on March 17, 1925 in Reghin, Mures, Romania. Came to the United States, 1949. Son of Jacob Israel and Malka (Dachner) Rubin.
Rubin, S. Smelka was born on March 17, 1925 in Reghin, Mures, Romania. Came to the United States, 1949. Son of Jacob Israel and Malka (Dachner) Rubin.
Graduate, Rabbinical College, Timisuora, Romania, 1948.
Rabbi, Congregation Shar Hashomaim, Bronx, New York, 1949-1951; grand rabbi, Congregation Kehilas Jakob, West Lawrence, New York, since 1951; dean, Bnos Israel School, West Lawrence, 1958-1978.
Member Histadruth Admorim American (vice president 1972-1989).
Married Sofia Rosenbaum, December 4, 1949. 6 children.