In the early 19th century, the part of Berlin known as Friedrichstadt (the historic quarter in the heart of Berlin, south of the Brandenburg Gate) became a center of liberal Judaism, marked by the establishment of institutions such as the synagogue on Lindenstraße. Liberal Jews, who constituted the majority in Berlin, modified synagogues with Germanic influences, incorporating elements such as organ music and German prayers, which gave rise to internal community debates. The community synagogue on Lindenstraße, designed by Cremer & Wolffenstein, reflected this trend with its architectural blend of local styles and Jewish symbolism. Located discreetly in a rear courtyard at Lindenstraße 48-50, as synagogues were often built during this historical period,  it served not only as a place of worship, but also as a cultural and community center, reflecting the vibrant Jewish life of pre-war Berlin. 

The synagogue faced significant challenges during the Nazi era. Although it survived the November pogrom of 1938 with interior damage, it was subsequently repurposed by the authorities in 1939 as a grain warehouse. The building was ultimately destroyed in February 1945 during a US Air Force bombing raid, which also resulted in the complete destruction of the adjoining structures.

Following the war, the site underwent a series of developments and changes in ownership until 1994, when the BARMER Ersatzkasse acquired it. In 1997, the “Blatt memorial”, designed by Zvi Hecker, Micha Ullman and Eyal Weizman, was unveiled on the site. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the synagogue’s history and the community it once served, thereby ensuring that its legacy endures in the collective memory of Berlin.