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 Shemot
January 9, 2026
Shabbat Shalom everyone,This Shabbat, B’H, we begin Sefer Shemot,the second of the Five Books of the Torah.A book of exile, hardship, and slavery,but also a book of process and redemption.The […]
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Read moreD’var Torah – Parashat Vayechi
January 2, 2026
Shabbat Shalom everyone, This Shabbat, B’H, we read Parashat Vayechi, the final parasha of Sefer Bereishit, where Yaakov Avinu speaks to his sons before his passing. In the parasha, Yaakov […]
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Read moreD’Var Torah – Parashat Miketz
December 19, 2025
Shabbat Shalom u’mevorach! This Shabbat is a special Shabbat, in which we take out three Sifrei Torah:a Sefer Torah for the weekly portion, Parashat Miketz,a Sefer Torah for Rosh Chodesh,and […]
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