Bet Haam was a response to the absolute stagnation of the Jewish community at the time, which offered no opportunities for identification and enjoyment for the modern Jewish population. The establishment of a large community centre complex offering everything from sports to culture to a café and cinema was supported by people who had long considered themselves to be predominantly Czech, such as Henry Waldes, known as the Button King, and his family.
Basically every Jewish organization, whether political, social, cultural or educational, found its new headquarters and premises for organizing activities in the Jewish National House.