
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
Shavuot Kids Treasure Hunt
Holiday programming

Saturday, May 27, 2023
6:00 PM
Shavuot Dairy Dinner
Holiday programming

Thursday, May 25
9:00 PM
Semichas Chaver
Rabbi’s class

Mondays beginning May 8, 2023
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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Parshat Behar/Bechukotai – Performance Review?
May 12, 2023
Dear friends, Performance reviews are a familiar concept to those who work for medium or large companies. Every year, employees undergo evaluations to assess their performance. However, in today’s diverse […]
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Parshat Emor – Impactful Education
May 5, 2023
Dear friends, Studies examined 50 years of research on the effect of spanking children and found that when children are spanked, they are more likely to become more defiant. This […]
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Parshat Achrei Mot / Kedoshim – Emotional Control
April 28, 2023
Dear Friends, The Torah in the beginning of this week’s double portion Achrei Mot-Kedoshim dealing with the laws of the Yom Kippur Service in the Bais Hamikdash concludes with the […]
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