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Celebrating a World of Sephardic Tradition and Culture

Located in Vancouver BC, Beth Hamidrash is Canada’s only Sephardic congregation 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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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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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

White Shabbat 2.0
Holiday programming

Friday, September 22, 2023
6:00 PM

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Semichas Chaver
Rabbi’s class

Mondays
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM

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Lecture with Rabbi Zamir Cohen – IN HEBREW
Adult programming

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
8:00 PM

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Rabbi Shlomo Gabay

“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

  • Parshat Nitzavim/Vayelech – Collective Growth
    September 8, 2023

    Dear Friends, A recent study delved into the success rates of lifestyle changes when a spouse was involved in the same endeavour. The findings were quite revealing: when one partner […]


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  • Parshat Beha’alotcha – Light Up Yourself
    June 9, 2023

    Dear Friends, When Aharon was given the mitzvah of lighting the Menorah daily, a seemingly redundant statement is made in the Torah, it says that Aharon did as he was […]


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  • Parshat Nasso – Hypothetical Reality Check
    June 2, 2023

    Dear Friends, Have you ever noticed a discrepancy between how you think you would react in a hypothetical situation and how you actually behave in real life? It turns out […]


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3231 Heather St.
Vancouver BC V5Z 3K4
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