Constructed in the mid-18th century in the former Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, the building was significantly damaged by the Nazis in 1943,[2] and has since fallen into disrepair.

Repairs began at the beginning of the next century, and in 1935 it was registered as a cultural monument and renovated.

[6] The Great Synagogue held a large collection of Jewish ceremonial art,[7] and its interior was richly decorated.

[8] The former synagogue building is listed as a monument of Architectural Heritage of National Importance of Ukraine.

[1] In 2021, the roof began to collapse;[4] and there was criticism that funds from a 2019 concert, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Brody writer, Joseph Roth, that included a performance of Symphony No.