The growth of the Jewish community in Vinkovci, as well as its tangible affirmation in the society, made the first synagogue insufficient.

Due to the inflation of the Yugoslav krone, community could not finance the construction solely from the contribution of its members.

Jakob Schlesinger, a wealthy wholesaler and the owner of the steam mill in Vinkovci, gave the largest financial contribution to the construction.

The sides of the synagogue were visually highlighted with an art deco set of gables above the cornice of the building.

Rabbi Mavro Frankfurter and the president of the community, Ignjat Lang, were both killed in the Jasenovac concentration camp.