In 1871, a caravanserai was built in the city of Motzah, and the year of its founding is engraved in a stone on the arch of the modern-day building that is used as the synagogue.

The modern building was built by Yehoshua Yellin to serve as an inn for travellers along the Yafo-Jerusalem road.

In 1961, when Jews returned to the area, the building was renovated and converted back into a synagogue.

[3] In 1973, archaeological excavations were carried out near the synagogue, where many artifacts from the period of Roman settlement were discovered.

[6] The synagogue is used for typical Shabbat services, and is used as an event venue for religious lectures and celebrations for locals in the area.