
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.
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
Friday Breakfast & Discussion
Adult programming

Fridays
8:00 AM
Shabbat Lunch
Adult programming

Saturdays
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Daf HaYomi
Adult programming

via Zoom Sun to Thu
8:30 PM – 9:30 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 Korach – Rights & Privileges
July 1, 2022
Dear Friends, Canada day inspired me to reflect on my upbringing growing up in London, UK. As a young boy in primary school, our history classes naturally revolved around British […]
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Parshat Behalotecha – It’s Deep!
June 17, 2022
Dear Friends, In this week’s Parsha, we read: “We remember the fish that we ate in Egypt free of charge, the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic” (Bamidbar 11:5). The […]
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Parshat Nasso – “Drink Coca Cola”
June 10, 2022
Dear Friends, One of the remarkable things that the human mind is capable of doing is having the ability to “ingest” information and run with it. By looking at an […]
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