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.

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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.

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“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

Rabbi’s class

Wednesdays
6:00 PM – click image for Zoom link

Adult programming

Fridays
8:00 AM

“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

Dvar Torah – Matot-Masei

July 25, 2025

Shabbat Shalom and Chodesh Tov! This Shabbat, we mark Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av and will conclude the Book of Bemidbar (Numbers) with two powerful Torah portions. Parashat Matot:This portion begins […]

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Dvar Torah – Pinchas

July 18, 2025

Shabbat Shalom, dear community! This Shabbat, we read Parshat Pinchas. We encounter Pinchas, who fights a spiritual battle for the Jewish people against a mob consumed by a desire for […]

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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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