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
Light up the Night
Holiday programming
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ignite the Inner Light
Holiday programming
Thursday, December 2, 2021
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Chanukah Shabbat Dinner
Holiday programming
Friday, December 3, 2021
5:30 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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Read moreParshat Vayeshev – Nurturing Talent
November 26, 2021
Dear Friends, The gripping account of Yosef and his Brothers is possibly one of the most gut-wrenching and gripping narratives in the entire Torah. On the surface, the factors that contributed to Mechirat […]
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Read moreParshat Vayishlach – A Time to Survive and a Time to Thrive
November 19, 2021
Dear Friends, In this week’s Parsha, we read about one of the cosmic events in Jewish history, the confrontation between Yaakov and a ‘man’. Rashi quotes the Midrash that this […]
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Read moreParshat Vayetze – Are You Reacting?
November 12, 2021
Dear Friends, We have all been in a situation where we were supposed to do something and needed to be prompted to do it: “Did you forget to put out […]
