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.
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
Daf HaYomi – Masechet Rosh Hashanah
Adult programming
via Zoom Sunday to Thursday
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Rashi Class – Berishit
Rabbi’s class
via Zoom Thursdays
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Your Minyan Needs You!
Adult programming
Sunday to Friday
Daily Morning Minyan
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 Lech Lecha – Reflections on the recent Synagogue closure
October 15, 2021
Dear Friends, With tremendous gratitude to Hashem, I am happy to report that all the people in our community who tested positive for Covid-19 have recovered. As we look forward […]
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Read moreParshat Noach – Clever Animals
October 7, 2021
Dear Friends, For all the animal lovers out there, here’s one for you. On September 4, 1904, the New York Times reported about a horse that possessed unique intelligence. The […]
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Read moreParshat Bereshit – To Eat or Not To Eat
October 1, 2021
Dear Friends, In this week’s Parsha, G-d placed Adam in Gan Eden and made everything accessible to him – with one exception: “Of every tree of the garden you may […]
