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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.

Read ABOUT US at Niv, Canada’s only online Jewish culture magazine.

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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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sanctuary 2022

“A little light pushes away a lot of darkness.”

Rabbenu Bachya

What’s Up

Semichas Chaver
Rabbi’s class

Mondays beginning May 8, 2023
7:00 PM

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Friday Breakfast & Discussion
Adult programming

Fridays
8:00 AM

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Daf HaYomi
Rabbi’s class

via Zoom Sun to Wed
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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Rabbi Shlomo Gabay

“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

  • Parshat Nasso – Hypothetical Reality Check
    June 2, 2023

    Dear Friends, Have you ever noticed a discrepancy between how you think you would react in a hypothetical situation and how you actually behave in real life? It turns out […]


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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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3231 Heather St.
Vancouver BC V5Z 3K4
Canada
Phone: +1 604-872-4222
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