[2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 for its local significance in the themes of religion and social history.

[3] It was nominated for attesting both to the ethnic diversity of the Iron Range and to the commonality of its immigrant groups maintaining cohesion around religious centers.

Among their contributions to the building effort was the donation of $700 (equivalent to $23,738 in 2023) to purchase one of B'nai Abraham's 13 stained glass windows.

They visited sick members of the congregation, hosted community events, and assisted new Jewish immigrants in the area.

The synagogue served as a meeting place for the Virginia chapters of several Jewish organizations including B'nai B'rith and Hadassah.

[2] The synagogue's distinctive stone foundation, windows, Romanesque Revival style, and red brick exterior make B'nai Abraham one of Virginia's most recognizable landmarks.

They acquired it from its previous owners and began to restore the historic building with the help of state and local grants as well as donations.

[5] It is used as a cultural center and museum and includes a permanent exhibit documenting the history of Jewish settlement on the Iron Range.