The construction was not undertaken because of various reasons, and in 1914 the Committee for The Great Synagogue conducted an open competition for architects for planning The Great Synagogue on Allenby Street. Architect Richard Michael won this competition, and also advanced the program for the synagogue.
The decision not to build was influenced by several factors, but in 1914, the Committee for The Great Synagogue launched a public contest among architects to design The Great Synagogue on Allenby Street. Richard Michael's entry won the competition, and he also contributed to the overall plan for the synagogue.