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.
Services
Experience traditional Sephardic tefilot, melodies, and unique customs. Celebrate the milestones of Jewish life. Be inspired with meaningful learning.
Connect
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
Rashi Class – Shemot
Rabbi’s class
via Zoom Thursdays
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Daf HaYomi – Masechet Moed Katan
Adult programming
via Zoom Sun to Thu
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat
Adult programming
Fridays
After Mincha
MORE CLASSES AND PROGRAMS >
“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 moreParshat Beshalach/Tu B’Shevat – Celebrate Green
January 14, 2022
Dear Friends, This Sunday night (Jan 16, 2022), we celebrate Tu B’Shevat (Fifteenth of Shevat), one of those Jewish holidays that means little to many. Tu B’Shevat is mentioned in […]
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Read moreParshat Bo – Deep Sleep
January 7, 2022
Dear Friends, The climax of the ten plagues meted out to the Egyptians who had ruthlessly embittered the lives of the Hebrews takes place at midnight with the last and […]
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Read moreParshat Vaera – Weather Alert – Stop!
December 31, 2021
Dear Friends, One of the most severe of all plagues – Barad (Hail) – is foretold with the following words: “Behold at this time tomorrow I shall rain a very heavy hail, […]
