Founded in 1785, the Jewish community in Szeged, Hungary, embarked on a transformative journey that saw it become a vital economic and cultural hub in rural Hungary by the early 20th century. This remarkable evolution, spanning almost 100 years from the 1850s to the Holocaust, was shaped by the contributions of dedicated rabbis, industrious industrialists, passionate teachers, accomplished scholars, and talented artists. The Szeged Jewish community's invaluable archive safeguards official documents, private records, textiles, and objects spanning almost two centuries. This archive, one of the few surviving Jewish archives in the Hungarian countryside, bears witness to the historical events experienced by the local Jewish population. The current paper utilizes recently digitized archival material to present unique case studies, delving into the complex historical trajectory of suicide within the Szeged Jewish Community. Through a detailed examination of these cases, the presentation aims to shed light on shifting attitudes and responses toward suicide within this specific cultural and historical context. The societal perception of suicides within the Szeged Jewish Community has shifted over time. Initially stigmatized as criminal or sinful acts, these cases are now viewed with a more nuanced understanding, recognizing individuals as patients. This change aligns with the broader societal trend of decriminalizing suicide. My paper seeks to scrutinize various perspectives on suicide within the Szeged Jewish Community, exploring scientific, medical, moral, and media discourse surrounding these cases. I aim to investigate the impact of social and economic crises on suicidal tendencies among community members and the intricate interplay between suicide and literature within this cultural setting. By centering the analysis on the Szeged Jewish Community, the paper contributes nuanced perspectives to the broader discourse on suicide, highlighting the close relationship between personal crises and the historical and cultural context within this specific community.