Celebrating a World of Sephardic Tradition and Culture
The only Sephardic congregation west of Toronto, Beth Hamidrash 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
Weekly Rashi Class
Rabbi’s class
Wednesday nights
7:00 – 8:00
Friday Breakfast Club
Adult programming
Friday mornings
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Daily Daf HaYomi
Adult programming
Daily except Shabbat
8:00 PM – 9:00 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 morePurim Halachot 2021
February 19, 2021
Dear Friends, This year being an unusual year with Covid, and Purim falling on a Friday, there are a few halachot that you should be aware of. Shabbat Zachor This […]
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Parshat Mishpatim/Shabbat Shekalim – Two sides of the same coin
February 12, 2021
Dear Friends, In today’s digital age of Bitcoin and the likes, actual coins, in general, are somewhat of a nuisance. If you subscribe to the school of thought that we […]
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Parshat Yitro – Misplaced rationalization
February 5, 2021
Dear Friends, This week the world lost an exceptional man, Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski zt”l an esteemed Hassidic rabbi and acclaimed psychiatrist whose professional accomplishments and world contributions were […]
