Librescu Jewish center opens

By Ashley Roberts
WSLS10 Reporter
Published: May 1, 2008

A new student center is now open to honor Virginia Tech Professor Liviu Librescu, a man hailed a hero.

The Librescu Jewish Student Center opened on April 19.  With plenty of space, right down the road from campus and surrounded by nature it’s a “home away from home.”

Rabbi Bloom and his wife, Rivkah, were selected to run the center. They say students can expect holiday programs and social events. “That’s something that a lot of students miss coming to college is they miss their home so having a really, warm, welcoming family is something in itself, door is always open here.”

Rabbi Bloom received an email from Librescu’s widow and also talked to his son. He says both expressed their appreciation, gratitude and excitement about the center opening for students.