How did the plague make life harder for Jew in Europe?

The plague, particularly during the Black Death in the 14th century, significantly intensified anti-Semitic sentiments in Europe. Many Christians falsely blamed Jews for the spread of the disease, accusing them of poisoning wells or practicing witchcraft, which led to widespread violence, massacres, and expulsions. This scapegoating exacerbated existing prejudices and resulted in further marginalization and persecution of Jewish communities across the continent. Consequently, the plague not only caused immense suffering from the disease itself but also deepened societal divisions and violence against Jews.