In the midst of the Black Death, which swept through Europe in the mid-14th century, Jews faced unprecedented persecution as communities sought to blame them for the plague. In Basel, a charged atmosphere of fear and superstition culminated in the tragic event where the Jewish population was rounded up en masse. Residents, overwhelmed by the death toll from the plague, attributed their suffering to the Jewish community, succumbing to baseless accusations of well-poisoning and conspiracies to spread disease. The existing prejudices were exacerbated by a complete lack of understanding of the epidemic, leading to a collective frenzy. The gatherings of Jewish people were forcibly moved outside the city, and many were put to death by incineration. Such measures were not unique to Basel, reflecting a broader pattern across Europe where Jews were scapegoated during the crisis. The brutality of this act revealed the volatile intersection of public health crises and societal fears, and the repercussions resonated deeply within Jewish communities for generations. The event was a stark portrayal of how fear can lead to violence and persecution.