The idea of building the new synagogue dates to 1913, when general assembly of the Jewish community Bjelovar, under president Jaša Hržić, decided to build a new, large and attractive synagogue.

Synagogue was designed by Hönigsberg & Deutsch architect Otto Goldscheider.

Construction began in 1913, and in 1917 the Art Nouveau Bjelovar Synagogue was completed.

During World War II, almost all Bjelovar Jews were killed during the Holocaust.

Domes and religious characteristics on the synagogue were removed; only the Star of David was left in the interior upper floor.