It is with great sadness that Matzav.comreports the passing of Rebbetzin Reva Wasserman a”h at the age of 87.
Rebbetzin Wasserman was the wife of Rav Yitzchok Wasserman, rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Toras Chaim of Denver, and the daughter of R’ Moshe Shimon Bayarsky z”l of Baltimore.
In 1967, Rav Wasserman, a talmid of Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l, was sent by Rav Shneur Kotler zt”l to Denver, Colorado, to establish a yeshiva, which he did with Rav Yisroel Meir Kagan. Together with his devoted wife, Rebbetzin Reva, they founded Yeshiva Toras Chaim, which went on to become a vibrant makom Torah in the Rocky Mountain region. The Rebbetzin’s boundless devotion, warmth, and steadfast support were integral to the yeshiva’s success and enduring influence.
Known for her middos tovos, chesed, and ahavas Yisroel, Rebbetzin Wasserman exemplified grace, humility, and compassion. She carried herself with quiet dignity and selflessness, constantly seeking ways to uplift others and extend kindness to everyone who crossed her path. Her home was one of hachnasas orchim, encouragement, and genuine care, a reflection of her pure heart and unwavering bitachon.
The levaya is taking place today in Denver, Colorado, at Yeshiva Toras Chaim. Kevurah will follow in Lakewood, New Jersey.
She is survived by her husband, Rav Yitzchok Wasserman, and their children: R’ Yosef Shmuel Wasserman of Lakewood, Rebbetzin Sara Gitty Nussbaum of Denver, R’ Baruch Tzvi Wasserman of Baltimore, and R’ Ahron Yisroel Wasserman of Denver, as well as numerous grandchildren who continue her legacy of Torah and yiras Shamayim.
Yehi zichrah baruch.
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She was the epitome of Malchus Shel Torah. A true Torah Queen in every respect. She was so dignified in how she treated every one especially if you were part of the Yeshiva community!
She was so kind to my grandparents, parents and my immediate family when we lived in Denver. She had tremendous respect and admiration for her husband the Rosh Yeshiva Shlit”a and was always at the forefront for all events related to the Yeshiva.
Her Rose Garden Tea brought literally a thousand women from all stripes from Colorado, to help benefit the Yeshiva was a feat that cannot easily be matched.
Hakadosh Baruch should grant the extended Wasserman and Nussbaum Families a true Nechama!
T’hei Zichra Baruch!