Mesivta Kesser Torah Welcomes a New Sefer Torah (Photos)

By BJLife Newsroom
Posted on 07/12/25

Baltimore, MD - July 12, 2025  - This past Sunday, the halls and campus of Mesivta Kesser Torah were filled with the sounds of singing, dancing, and heartfelt emotion as the Yeshiva celebrated a remarkable and uplifting event — the Hachnasas Sefer Torah of a newly dedicated Sefer Torah, generously gifted by the family of R’ Yaakov Dovid Feldheim z”l, beloved brother of the Rosh Hayeshiva, Rav Tzvi Mordechai Feldheim, shlit”a.

The excitement was incredible. Bochurim, Rabbeim, parents, and friends of the Yeshiva gathered in joyous unity as the new Sefer Torah was brought in from Agudas Yisroel of Washington Heights. A particularly moving moment came when the new Sefer Torah was greeted by the Yeshiva's existing Sifrei Torah — a powerful and symbolic encounter that deeply resonated with all those present.

The dancing was energetic and leibedig, with spirited music and palpable simcha lifting the entire campus. Bochurim danced with passion and pride, expressing their love for Torah and gratitude for the zechus to be part of such a meaningful event.
After the Hachnasah, the entire Yeshiva family joined together for a festive seudah, highlighted by divrei Torah and warm words of appreciation for the Feldheim family’s beautiful dedication.

The Rosh Hayeshiva shared personal reflections about his brother, describing how R’ Yaakov Dovid z”l was the one who encouraged him to attend yeshiva in Denver. This formative step ignited his journey in Limmud Ha’Torah and ultimately led, decades later, to the founding of Mesivta Kesser Torah itself.

The event was a true expression of simchas haTorah and left a lasting impression on all who attended. May this new Sefer Torah be a source of aliyah for the neshama of R’ Yaakov Dovid z”l and a continued source of inspiration for the talmidim of Mesivta Kesser Torah.