Designed by Lipót Baumhorn in the Hungarian Secession style, the synagogue was completed in 1901,[1] and is situated behind the street front, on a plot surrounded by houses.

The synagogue plays a ritual role and the building complex includes a community seat and a kosher restaurant.

From 1856, the community's house of worship was in the Joiner-Zwinger, at the site of the later reformed church (where the Aro Palace stands today).

[citation needed] In November 1940, Iron Guards damaged the synagogue, smashing the stained glass, furniture, and organ.

The facade's windows emit sunlight, and the top of the roof represents the stone tablet of the Ten Commandments.

Memorial plaques in the lobby list the names of the presidents of the Jewish community and the Jews from Brasov who died during World War II.

[citation needed] The building complex, at 27 Orava House, includes a community headquarters, kosher restaurant, medical office, and aid organization.