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

D’Var Torah – Parashat Ki Tavo

September 12, 2025

Shabbat Shalom Umevorach to everyone! This Shabbat we will read Parashat “Ki Tavo,” a parasha full of tochacha (rebuke), but also messages of hope and of the choices that are […]

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D’Var Torah – Parashat Ki Tetze

September 5, 2025

Shabbat Shalom everyone! Our parasha this week is Parashat Ki Teitzei, a parasha full of many different mitzvot.In this parasha there are more than 70 mitzvot, dealing with a wide […]

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D’Var Torah – Parshat Re’eh

August 22, 2025

Shabbat Shalom everyone! This week’s parasha is Parashat Re’eh, a parasha full of mitzvot and important principles. The parasha deals with a wide variety of topics, including:the offering of korbanot […]

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