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

2025 Shavuot Dinner

Holiday programming

Sunday, June 1, 2025
Mincha 8:00 PM

Rabbi’s class

Sundays
9:30 AM

Rabbi’s class

Tuesdays
7:00 PM

“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

Parashat Beha’alotcha

June 13, 2025

Shabbat shalom everyone, I’m sure you’ve all heard about the recent developments. After years of repeated threats to annihilate Israel and a second Holocaust, Israel has launched a pre-emptive strike. […]

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Parshat Vayera – The Iron-Dome and Placebo Buttons

November 3, 2023

Dear Friends, Have you ever pressed the crosswalk button or elevator close door button, hoping that your touch will bring a quicker response, even though it rarely seems to work? […]

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Parshat Lech Lecha – Mission Impossible

October 27, 2023

Dear Friends, The news came from a most unlikely source. Og, the feared giant, came to Avram (Abraham) and informed him that his orphaned nephew, Lot, was captured and taken […]

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