'We have been waiting for this for thousands of years,' says prominent Israeli rabbi.

'Helping the disabled is not just making sure that there is space for one or two wheelchairs.'

The Tzohar rabbinical organization’s original mandate was to unite divided elements within Israeli society at a time of unprecedented internal tension.

Tzohar, Israel’s umbrella group of religious Zionist rabbis, is hosting Purim festivities for tens of thousands of Israelis, including secular Jews and the elderly.

"Communication means that we have to listen, not to come with the attitude that we know everything. There needs to be real dialogue.” - Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, leading scholar, educator and social activist.

US Congressional candidate Bruce Blakeman, on a solidarity trip to Israel this week, toured the South and met with lawmakers, government ministers and activists.

"This is the time for the global Jewish family to stand strong together," said Rabbi David Stav of Tzohar organization, urging supporters of Israel to visit now.