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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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
White Shabbat 2.0
Holiday programming
Friday, September 22, 2023
6:00 PM
Semichas Chaver
Rabbi’s class
Mondays
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Lecture with Rabbi Zamir Cohen – IN HEBREW
Adult programming
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
8:00 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 moreParshat 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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Read moreParshat 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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Read moreParshat 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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