
Celebrating a World of Sephardic Tradition and Culture
Located in Vancouver BC, Beth Hamidrash is Canada’s only Sephardic synagogue west of Toronto and is famed for its warmth and inclusiveness. Our diverse roots create a unique centre for exciting educational, cultural, and religious experiences for people of all ages.
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Services
Experience traditional Sephardic tefilot, melodies, and unique customs. Celebrate the milestones of Jewish life. Be inspired with meaningful learning.
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Join us and be part of a loving, vibrant community and explore our rich heritage, culture, and sacred traditions.
Facilities
Our facilities include a beautiful multi-level oriental-style sanctuary, an educational library, a newly renovated kosher kitchen, and a social hall for events and celebrations.

“A little light pushes away a lot of darkness.”
Rabbenu Bachya
What’s Up
Kashrut Shiur Series with Rabbi Eliahu
Rabbi’s class

Tuesdays
7:00 PM
How to Learn Chumash – Bereshit
Rabbi’s class

Wednesdays
6:00 PM – click image for Zoom link
Beth Hamidrash Book Club
Adult programming

2nd Wednesday
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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“A place of learning and communal growth.”
Beth Hamidrash literally means “a house of study” which captures who we are as a congregation. Our synagogue is a place to gather daily for inspiring tefilot, learning and communal growth, which deepens our spiritual connection through Torah.
Rabbi Shlomo Gabay
Rabbi’s Blog
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D’var Torah – Korach
June 27, 2025
Pzizut (Rashness) = Disaster “Boker (Morning), and Hashem (The Lord) knows who is His, and who is holy, He will bring near to Him” (Bemidbar (Numbers) 16:5). The Torah tells […]
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Parashat Beha’alotcha
June 13, 2025
Shabbat shalom everyone, I’m sure you’ve all heard about the recent developments. After years of repeated threats to annihilate Israel and a second Holocaust, Israel has launched a pre-emptive strike. […]
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Parshat Vayera – The Iron-Dome and Placebo Buttons
November 3, 2023
Dear Friends, Have you ever pressed the crosswalk button or elevator close door button, hoping that your touch will bring a quicker response, even though it rarely seems to work? […]
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