It was founded in 1913 as an Orthodox synagogue by Jews from Poland and Russia, many of whom arrived in Alexandria and Central Louisiana as part of the Galveston Movement.

Ten years after B'nai Israel's founding, the congregation had twenty members.

The religious school soon thereafter met six days per week that "provided instruction in Hebrew language, history, and the Bible.

The rectangular structure was designed with Mid-Century modern architecture.

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