This information is excerpted from the Canadian Jewish Congress Charities Committee National Synagogue Directory.

To contact us about the directory please email canadianjewishcongress@cjc.ca.

The information which appears in this directory is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and up-to-date and is provided by the synagogues themselves. All efforts are made to keep our listings current, and we solicit our readers’ assistance in advising us of any changes.

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Burquest Jewish Community Association — Reform

Coquitlam, British Columbia

We are the only Jewish community centre and synagogue in the eastern suburbs of Vancouver, serving Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, Langley and as far east as Mission. We offer bi-monthly Shabbat services, holiday observances, social activities, and adult education classes. Our Hebrew school runs from September to June for children in Grades K-7.

CONTACT: Ms. Sharon Sheppard

EMAIL: info@burquest.org

WEBSITE: www.burquest.org

PHONE: (604) 552-7221

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Beth Shalom Congregation — Reform

Kelowna, British Columbia

Beth Shalom Congregation is the only synagogue and Jewish community centre between Calgary, Alberta, and greater Vancouver, B.C., serving the entire Okanagan Valley. Our part-time rabbi, Lindsey Bat Joseph, helps us celebrate Jewish holidays and  festivals. She conducts monthly Shabbat services, leads adult Torah studies, prepares our children for their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and is available for all life-cycle events. We have a children’s day school on Sundays, and we also provide the community with fun and educational programs, talks and tours and Hebrew classes. Thursday evenings, the community offers Israeli dancing. We can provide volunteer Chevra Kadisha services, and the Jewish cemetery is located here in Kelowna. Please visit our website or contact us for further information.

CONTACT: Rabbi Lindsey Bat Joseph

EMAIL: shalom@shawcable.com

WEBSITE: www.ojcc.ca

PHONE: (250) 862-2305

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Beth Tikvah Congregation — Conservative

Richmond, British Columbia

Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Beth Tikvah offers preschool programs, a junior congregation, an outstanding twice-weekly afternoon Hebrew school program, a comprehensive Bar and Bar Mitzvah program, Kadima and United Synagogue Youth teen programs, excellent adult education opportunities, and cemetery and chevra kadisha services.

CONTACT: Rabbi Claudio Kaiser-Blueth

EMAIL: info@btikvah.ca

WEBSITE: www.btikvah.ca

PHONE: (604) 271-6262

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Chabad of Richmond — Orthodox

Richmond, British Columbia

Chabad of Richmond  is a vibrant, growing community that exudes warmth and friendliness. We pride ourselves on being a place where all are made to feel comfortable and welcome and part of the family. Chabad of Richmond is dedicated to serving all Jews throughout Richmond with Ahavat Yisroel — an unconditional love and concern for every Jewish man, woman and child, regardless of religious background, affiliation or financial status.

Our programs strive to ensure Jewish continuity through increasing Jewish education, pride, knowledge, practice and commitment. Chabad of Richmond encourages every positive action on the part of every Jew and facilitates efforts to increase Jewish knowledge and observance.

Programs and activities include: Hebrew school, Hebrew high school, Ima & Me, Bar & Bat Mitzvah classes, weddings, The Living Legacy, Camp Gan Israel, adult education, Jewish Learning Institute (JLI), Friday night services, Shabbat & holiday Services, the Minyanairs Club, Living Legacy, Shabbatons, High Holiday services, community seder, holiday programs, hospital visitation, and a Jewish art calendar. For more information on services, programs and activities, please visit our Web site.

CONTACT: Rabbi Yechiel Baitelman

EMAIL: info@chabadrichmond.com

WEBSITE: www.chabadrichmond.com

PHONE: (604) 277-6427

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Eitz Chaim Congregation — Orthodox

Richmond, British Columbia

In addition to regular services, this warm and welcoming congregation, composed of a large number of young families, offers preschool, evening, afternoon, and Bar and Bat Mitzvah classes; weekly lectures and discussion groups led by the rabbi; an active sisterhood; and programs for young families.

CONTACT: Rabbi Shimi Yeshayahu

EMAIL: eitzchaim@telus.net; rabbisy@gmail.com

WEBSITE:

PHONE: (604) 275-0007

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Young Israel of Richmond — Orthodox

Richmond, British Columbia

Young Israel of Richmond is a haimish Ashkenazi Orthodox community. The shul holds daily morning and evening services in addition to Shabbat and Holy Day services. We are active and community-focused, holding many social, religious and educational activities for both adults and children. Please look at our Web site for current news and activities.

CONTACT: Rabbi Yerachmiel Strausberg

EMAIL: shalom@yirbc.org; secretary@yirbc.org

WEBSITE: www.yirbc.org

PHONE: (604) 727-7324

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Center for Judaism of the Lower Fraser Valley — Orthodox

Surrey, British Columbia

The White Rock/South Surrey peninsula, where our centre is located, is surrounded by beaches and mountains. A mere 30-minute drive from Vancouver, Jewish people are being attracted to move to our community.

CONTACT: Rabbi Falik Schtroks

EMAIL: rabbi@centerforjudaism.org

WEBSITE: www.centerforjudaism.org

PHONE: (604) 542-5454; (604) 541-4111

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White Rock/South Surrey Jewish Community Centre — Unaffiliated

Surrey, British Columbia

For the past 15 years, we have provided a focus for Jewish life in the White Rock /South Surrey area. More than 200 people from a wide geographical area south of Vancouver and even across the border in northwest Washington have participated in our programs and services.

We offer egalitarian Shabbat and holiday services, educational and social programs for all age groups from pre-kindergarten to seniors, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation. Our Religious School (grades K-7) and our innovative Tots program meet weekly from September to June. We welcome newcomers to our community as well as others looking for a stronger Jewish identity.

CONTACT: Mr. Harvey Shaffer

EMAIL: info@wrssjcc.org; harveyshaffer@shaw.ca

WEBSITE: www.wrssjcc.org

PHONE: (604) 541-9995

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Ahavat Olam Synagogue — Progressive

Vancouver, British Columbia

Inspired by Torah, Prophets and Writings as well as by our sages of the past and present, we seek authentic spiritual growth personally and communally in a Jewish context as we actively contribute to shaping our people’s ever-evolving religious tradition. We are committed to Tikkun olam — repair of the world.  With God’s help, we’ve had an impact on our community and beyond through our current work in Jewish-Muslim relations, in building the InterSpiritual Centre of Vancouver and in actively supporting gays and lesbians in all areas of religious and civic life.

CONTACT: Rabbi David Mivasair

EMAIL: info@ahavat-olam.ca

WEBSITE: www.ahavat-olam.ca

PHONE: (604) 875-0240

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Chabad of Downtown — Orthodox

Vancouver, British Columbia

Chabad of Downtown is a warm and welcoming community. Our synagogue is located in the heart of Vancouver’s downtown district and within walking distance of all the main hotels. Chabad offers a broad spectrum of activities, including Torah classes for all levels, Shabbat and holiday services, singles programs, Bar/Bat Mitzvah lessons, outreach activities, and more. Most of all, Chabad-Lubavitch is known worldwide for its open door and welcoming atmosphere.

CONTACT: Rabbi Binyomin Bitton

EMAIL: rabbi@chabadcitycentre.com

WEBSITE: www.chabadcitycentre.com

PHONE: (604) (778) 688-1273

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Congregation Beth Hamidrash — Sephardic Orthodox

Vancouver, British Columbia

Beth Hamidrash is a traditional Sephardic congregation which follows the services and customs common to our founding members. We are the only Sephardic congregation west of Toronto in Canada. Today the congregation is very diverse, encompassing Jews from not only Sephardic but also Ashkenazic backgrounds. The diverse origins of our members make the synagogue a dynamic, exciting, and unique place for religious, social, culinary, and educational experiences

CONTACT: Rabbi Ilan Acoca

EMAIL: rabbi@bethhamidrash.com; info@bethhamidrash.com

WEBSITE: www.bethhamidrash.com

PHONE: (604) 872-4222

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Congregation Beth Israel — Conservative

Vancouver, British Columbia

An egalitarian Conservative synagogue serving the entire community. A member of United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism offering daily minyan services, Shabbat services, Hebrew school and conversion classes.

CONTACT: Rabbi Jonathan Infeld

EMAIL: info@bethisrael.ca

WEBSITE: www.bethisrael.ca

PHONE: (604) 731-4161

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Congregation Schara Tzedeck — Orthodox

Vancouver, British Columbia

The largest Orthodox synagogue in Vancouver, offering daily and highly attended Shabbat services. Our shul is a base for the booming northwest NCSY district. The congregation runs various youth programs for all ages, adult education and outreach programs.

CONTACT: Rabbi Andrew Rosenblatt

EMAIL: info@scharatzedeck.com

WEBSITE: www.scharatzedeck.com

PHONE: (604) 736-7607; (604) (778) 836-7607

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Louis Brier Home and Weinberg Residence — Orthodox

Vancouver, British Columbia

Our synagogue is friendly, “haimish,” and open to families and friends.

CONTACT: Ms. Edy Govorchin

EMAIL: egovorchin@louisbrier.com

WEBSITE:

PHONE: (604) 261-9376

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Lubavitch Centre of British Columbia — Orthodox

Vancouver, British Columbia

Lubavitch BC offers a broad spectrum of activities, including Torah classes for all levels, Yeshiva Gedola, mikva, daily minyan, singles programs, outreach activities, summer camps, Hebrew schools, counseling, support, couples groups, and the Jewish Learning Institute. Most of all, Lubavitch is known worldwide for its open door and welcoming atmosphere.

CONTACT: Rabbi Yitzchak Wineberg

EMAIL: info@lubavitchbc.com

WEBSITE: www.lubavitchbc.com

PHONE: (604) 266-1313

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Or Shalom — Jewish Renewal

Vancouver, British Columbia

Or Shalom (Light of Peace) Synagogue is a Jewish spiritual community affiliated with ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. We are creative, egalitarian, traditional, and participatory.

CONTACT: Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan

EMAIL: orshalom@telus.net

WEBSITE: www.orshalom.ca

PHONE: (604) 872-1614

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Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture — Secular Humanist

Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver’s home for “yiddishkayt”; for Jews seeking community but not necessarily religious involvement; for those who identify as secular or cultural Jews; for intercultural families who wish to explore and deepen their own and their children’s Jewish identity. The Peretz Centre provides access to Jewish traditions and holiday celebrations as well as educational, cultural and social programs, including Sunday school, secular Bar/Bas Mitzvahs, the Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir, the Sholem Aleichem Seniors and the Kirman Yiddish and English Library.

CONTACT: Ms. Donna Becker

EMAIL: info@peretz-centre.org

WEBSITE: www.peretz-centre.org

PHONE: (604) 325-1812

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Temple Sholom — Reform

Vancouver, British Columbia

Temple Sholom is a Reform synagogue with a deep sense for tradition and customs. Services are stimulating and dynamic, and the congregation is warm and inviting. The Synagogue also runs an extremely innovative and exciting religious school and youth group and also offers an excellent adult education program.

CONTACT: Rabbi Philip L. Bregman

EMAIL: templesholom@telus.net

WEBSITE: www.templesholom.ca

PHONE: (604) 266-7190

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Aish Ha’Torah Victoria — Orthodox

Victoria, British Columbia

The Orthodox community of Victoria’s Aish Ha’Torah is the place every Jew feels at home. Join a group where there is a friendly feeling of community and a warm, casual and open atmosphere. We offer Shabbat and Holy Day services and meals, life-cycle events, classes, and social events and have the only operating mikvah in Victoria.

CONTACT: Rabbi Barak Cohen

EMAIL: rabbicohen@aishvictoria.ca

WEBSITE: www.aishvictoria.ca

PHONE: (250) 884-4915

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Chabad Centre of Vancouver Island — Chabad

Victoria, British Columbia

Chabad of Vancouver Island is a warm and welcoming community. Chabad offers Shabbat services, a Sunday morning tefillin club, preschool, Hebrew school, Bar/Bat Mitzvah lessons, adult education, ongoing classes, Jewish Learning Institute, student programs, summer day camp, holiday programs and much more. No membership. No commitment.

CONTACT: Rabbi Meir Kaplan

EMAIL: rabbikaplan@chabadvi.org

WEBSITE: www.chabadvi.org

PHONE: (250) 595-7656

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Congregation Emanu-El — Conservative

Victoria, British Columbia

Congregation Emanu-El is the oldest synagogue in Canada in continuous use. Built in 1863, the synagogue is not only a national heritage site but also an active centre for Jewish social, cultural and spiritual activity and programming on Vancouver Island.

CONTACT: Rabbi Harry Brechner

EMAIL: info@congregation-emanu-el.org

WEBSITE: www.congregation-emanu-el.org

PHONE: (250) 382-0615

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Kolot Mayim Reform Temple — Reform

Victoria, British Columbia

Established in 1997, this URJ-affiliated Reform temple holds Kabbalat Shabbat services every Friday evening at the Jewish Community Centre, 3636 Shelbourne Street, and all are welcome to attend. The religious school serves children from kindergarten to grade seven and includes preparation for Bar and Bat Mitzvah. Other congregational activities include holiday celebrations, an annual Shabbaton, Torah study and adult education, and a youth group.

CONTACT: Rabbi Jane Rachel Litman

EMAIL: kolotmayim@shaw.ca; ravjrl@aol.com; faganis@shaw.ca

WEBSITE: www.kolotmayim.com

PHONE: (250) 704-2503

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Victoria Society for Humanistic Judaism — Secular/Humanist

Victoria, British Columbia

Secular Humanistic Judaism provides a home for cultural Jews who want to retain identity with their Jewish heritage, culture and customs within a non-theistic environment. Our community meets twice a month to celebrate the holidays and life-cycle events of our members. We also have a children’s program. VSHJ welcomes everyone regardless of their Jewish or non-Jewish background.

CONTACT: Ms. Sharon Kobrinsky

EMAIL: skobrinsky@shaw.ca

WEBSITE:

PHONE: (250) 704-2503; (250) 474-7173

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Congregation Har El — Conservative

West Vancouver, British Columbia

Congregation Har El is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue serving Vancouver’s North Shore communities from Whistler to Deep Cove. In addition to Shabbat services, we offer adult education programs, Israeli dance and a United Synagogue Youth group. The North Shore Hebrew School offers classes from kindergarten to grade 7.

CONTACT: Rabbi Shmuel Birnham

EMAIL: harel@telus.net

WEBSITE: www.harel.org

PHONE: (604) 925-6488; (604) 925-6488 ext. 1

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Torat Hayim Community Center for Jewish Learning — Traditional

West Vancouver, British Columbia

Torat Hayim Community Center for Jewish Learning is committed to traditional Jewish observance. We provide an environment of supportive friendship in worship, education, life-cycle observances and community networking. Our haimish synagogue serves the North Shore of Vancouver from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove, and we are easily accessible from downtown Vancouver, the West End or North Burnaby.

CONTACT: Mr. Lionel Abrams

EMAIL: pmeingast@goodstaff.com

WEBSITE:

PHONE: (604) 922-5062; (604) 945-4161