Schara Tzedeck Congregation

The Schara Tzedeck Synagogue is the oldest and largest Orthodox Synagogue in Vancouver.when it was known by the name of Benei Yehuda. The first services were held in a small rented home, at 14 West Cordova st. in 1910 the 'sons of Israel' purchased property at Pender street and Heatley ave., and by 1911 a Synagogue was built large enough to hold 200 worshipers.