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
Torah Perspectives: Environmental Protection and Climate Action
Adult programming
Thursday, January 27, 2022
7:00 PM
3-part Virtual Mini-series: Community: Protecting, Sustaining, & Growing
Adult programming
Monday, February 7, 2022
7:00 PM
Rashi Class – Shemot
Rabbi’s class
via Zoom Thursdays
7:00 PM to 8:00 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 Yitro – Queue Management
January 21, 2022
Dear Friends, After arriving in the desert with Moshe’s family, Yitro, Moshe Rabenu’s father-in-law, observes the scene of Moshe dealing with the multitudes of people giving them blessings, adjudicating disputes, […]
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Read moreParshat Beshalach/Tu B’Shevat – Celebrate Green
January 14, 2022
Dear Friends, This Sunday night (Jan 16, 2022), we celebrate Tu B’Shevat (Fifteenth of Shevat), one of those Jewish holidays that means little to many. Tu B’Shevat is mentioned in […]
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Read moreParshat Bo – Deep Sleep
January 7, 2022
Dear Friends, The climax of the ten plagues meted out to the Egyptians who had ruthlessly embittered the lives of the Hebrews takes place at midnight with the last and […]
