Temple Israel

Two of Charlotte's largest Jewish congregations held a "Unity Shabbat" Friday evening to support efforts to free the more than 220 people taken hostage during the Hamas attack against Israel on Oct. 7.

The congregation of Temple Israel in Charlotte is raising money for Israeli first responders. The temple's rabbi, Michael Wolk, says many in the congregation have close ties to people in Israel who've been impacted by the Hamas attack.

Leaders of Jewish congregations around the country, including Charlotte, are grappling with Saturday’s deadly attack in Pittsburgh. 11 people were killed…