The synagogue was built in 1912 by a Jewish congregation established in 1911. It was Newton's only synagogue until 1937, when Temple Emanuel was completed on Ward Street. It was built with significant contribution of labor by the congregation, which included skilled craftsmen.
The synagogue was constructed in 1912 by a Jewish community founded in 1911. It served as Newton's sole synagogue until 1937, when Temple Emanuel was finished on Ward Street. The structure was built with substantial participation of labor by the congregation, which included skilled artisans.