Celebrating a World of Sephardic Tradition and Culture

Located in Vancouver BC, Beth Hamidrash is Canada’s only Sephardic synagogue 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.

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

Rabbenu Bachya

What’s Up

Kashrut Shiur Series with Rabbi Eliahu

Rabbi’s class

Tuesdays
7:00 PM

Rabbi’s class

Wednesdays
6:00 PM – click image for Zoom link

Adult programming

Fridays
8:00 AM

“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

D’Var Torah – Parashat Noach – The Power of Unity and the Duty to Life

October 24, 2025

Shabbat Shalom U’Mevorach: Parashat Noach – The Power of Unity and the Duty to LifeShabbat Shalom to everyone! This Shabbat, BeEzrat Hashem, we will read Parashat Noach, the second portion […]

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D’Var Torah – Parashat Bereshit

October 17, 2025

Shabbat Shalom!This Shabbat, we start reading the Torah from the very beginning again. We feel that familiar excitement as we turn to Bereishit.We go back to the source: the six […]

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The Eternal Covenant and Universal Responsibility

October 10, 2025

Shabbat Shalom and Hag Sameach!The Eternal Covenant and Universal ResponsibilityThis Shabbat, Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot, we have a unique Torah reading that weaves together deep, powerful messages. In the first […]

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