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
Pirkei Avot – Ethics of the Fathers
Rabbi’s class
Begins Thursday April 15
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat
Adult programming
Fridays
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Daf HaYomi – Masechet Yoma
Adult programming
Sunday through Thursday
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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 Tazria Metzora – Flaw-less
April 16, 2021
Dear Friends, Are we better at spotting our flaws, or do our friends and family do a better job? Studies show that when it comes to alcoholism and related disorders, […]
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Parshat Shemini – Fishy Business
April 9, 2021
Dear Friends, This week’s Parsha, the Torah goes through the signs of the kosher animals, the non-kosher birds, and the kosher fish. The two signs of a kosher fish are Snapir […]
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Pesach 2021 – A Summary of Halachot for Erev Pesach That Falls on Shabbat
March 19, 2021
Dear Friends, This year with Erev Pesach falling on Shabbat, there are various adjustments to the regular routine and halachic considerations to be aware of. Taanit Bechorot – The fast of the […]
