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
2025 Hanukkah Party
Adult programming
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Starts at 4:30 PM
The Matzaball Chinese Buffet at Beth Hamidrash
Adult programming
Thursday, Devcember 25, 2025
Dinner Starts ast 5 PM
Kashrut Shiur Series with Rabbi Eliahu
Rabbi’s class
Tuesdays
7:00 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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Read moreD’Var Torah – Parashat Vayetzei
November 28, 2025
Shabbat Shalom, everyone. This Shabbat we read, b’ezrat Hashem, Parashat Vayetze. Yaakov Avinu leaves his parents’ home and escapes from Esav. He begins a long journey, full of challenges, on […]
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Read moreD’Var Torah – Parashat Toldot
November 21, 2025
Dvar Torah Parashat ToldotShabbat Shalom,In Parashat Toldot we read how Yitzchak planned to give a special blessing to Esav. The question is simple. Did Yitzchak not know who Esav really […]
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Read moreD’Var Torah – Parashat Vayera
November 7, 2025
Shabbat Shalom everyoneIn this week’s Parasha, Vayera, we read about the angels who came to visit Avraham and Sarah. They told Avraham that Sarah would have a son, Yitzchak. When […]
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