About YTC

A talmid today and forever

Yeshiva Toras Chaim is headed by its founders, world-renowned Roshei HaYeshiva, Harav Yisroel Meir Kagan, shlit”a and Harav Yitzchok Wasserman, shlit”a. Together, they have been developing, refining and directing Yeshiva Toras Chaim for the past 50 years. The Mesivta is fortunate to have their active guidance and hands-on leadership, as well as the daily example in Torah and middos they provide. Their legendary kesher with 5 decades of talmidim and alumni is a return on their investment in the hatzlocha of each and every talmid, expressed in their accessibility to, and caring for, each bochur. Yeshiva boasts outstanding Rebbeim who, with great dedication, encourage the talmid’s academic, social, emotional and ruchniyus growth. With wisdom, each Rebbe develops the derech halimud, skill set, midos tovos, and special kochos, of each talmid.

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Where aspiring bochurim develop into proud bnei torah

YTC's warm Mesivta and Beis Medrash educate local, national and international bochurim, creating a foundation of:

  • Ahavas HaTorah
  • Aliya b’Torah u’Mitzvos
  • Development of a sound derech halimud
  • Midos Tovos – integrity, mentchleichkeit, responsibility, chessed

As beneficiaries of this wholesome chinuch, Yeshiva’s alumni are well prepared as true stewards of Yeshiva’s mission of raising generations of inspired Bnei Torah. We are humbled and awed to continue seeing the far-reaching effects of YTC chinuch on six decades of Klal Yisroel, as it grows exponentially with the blossoming of our alumni who serve as Rabbonim, leaders, educators and philanthropists in Denver and worldwide.

Our new campus - Home away from home

The Yeshiva campus consists of a brand-new dormitory facility, contiguous with a spacious and beautifully remodeled Bais Medrash and school building.

Framed by the backdrop of the snow-capped, Rocky Mountains, the Yeshiva’s idyllic setting, removed from the bustle of big-town distractions, provides the optimum environment for Aliya b’ruchnius, academic development and healthy, recreational pursuit. As the nucleus of a vibrant Torah community, Yeshiva provides ample opportunities for development of leadership and mentoring skills through volunteering in communal programs, such as Pirchei of Denver.

Dormitory Features

  • Well-appointed, brand new furnishings, decor and amenities
  • Generous closet and shelving space, per student
  • Refrigerator per dorm room
  • Exercise, library, laundry and recreational rooms
  • Student lounge with kitchenette
  • Privacy phone room

History of Yeshiva Toras Chaim

1966

A Denver delegation visits Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, New Jersey, seeking leadership for a yeshiva in Denver.

1967

Harav Yitzchok Wasserman, Rav Chaim Kahan and Harav Yisroel Meir Kagan arrive with their families for the start of the school year. YTC is located at 1400 Quitman Street.

1968

The Lake Apartment House on Colfax and Perry becomes the Yeshiva’s new dormitory

1971

The Yeshiva graduates its first class of 20 talmidim.

1973

The Colorado State Board of Education grants the Yeshiva accreditation.

1977

The Yeshiva emerges on the national outreach scene; bachurim participate in Operation Seed, a national program designed to inspire unaffiliated Jews to learn more about their heritage.

1979

Yeshiva Toras Chaim pledges full responsibility to the State Department for seven Iranian students following the fall of the Shah.

1981

The Yeshiva opens Denver’s first Kollel. Members include Rabbi Tzvi Mordechai Feldheim, Rabbi Yaakov Meyer and Rabbi Yitzchok Polter, who would become prominent figures in outreach and education

1986

The Division of Community Services is launched, headed by Rabbi Yaakov Meyer. YTC is the first yeshiva in North America to hire a full-time kiruv professional.

1987

Outreach classes are held at the new Mandell Levy Center on Colorado Avenue. The center was the forerunner of what would become The Jewish Experience.

1990

The Yeshiva celebrates its Silver Anniversary, 25 years of Torah education in the Mile-High City.

1992

The second generation begins with talmidim Dov Biegeleisen, Avrohom Eisenberg and Dovid Zussman (shown), all sons of Yeshiva alumni.

1994

Following the collapse of Communist Russia, the Yeshiva welcomes ten students from the Former Soviet Union.

1997

The Yeshiva acquires its current facility, the former site of the Hebrew Education Alliance on Stuart Street.

2000

Rabbi Ahron Yisroel Wasserman returns to Denver as director of The Jewish Experience. He is joined in 2002 by outreach director Rabbi Raphael Leban.

2002

The Jewish Experience makes its new home at the Robert E. Loup JCC.

2005

The Yeshiva kollel is renamed the James and Debbie Lustig Chabura Fellowship program.

2008

Merkaz Torah V’Chesed opens its doors, bringing the YTC experience to Denver’s east side.

2011

The Yeshiva rolls out new logo and succession plan.

2014

Legacy Building Campaign Roll-out

2015

HEA Sanctuary Demolition and Groundbreaking

2016

Legacy Dormitory Completion, Celebrating a Half-Century as Denver’s Torah Builders

2017

Our Campus