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
Torah Talk Kiddush
Rabbi’s class
Fridays
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Kashrut & Healthy Eating
Rabbi’s class
Mondays – Via ZOOM
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
How to Learn Chumash – Bereshit
Rabbi’s class
Wednesdays
6:00 PM – click image for Zoom link
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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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Read moreParshat 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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Read moreParshat Lech Lecha – Mission Impossible
October 27, 2023
Dear Friends, The news came from a most unlikely source. Og, the feared giant, came to Avram (Abraham) and informed him that his orphaned nephew, Lot, was captured and taken […]
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Read moreParshat Noach – The Calm Amidst the Storm
October 20, 2023
Dear Friends, Amid the turbulent times we find ourselves in, finding the words that inspire hope and resilience can be challenging. However, perhaps we can draw inspiration from this week’s […]
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