Religious Zionist Rabbinical organization Tzohar says Sunday, "Certain individuals seem to have given Rabbi Ovadia Yosef the wrong impression about Rabbi Stav. On the contrary, Rabbi David Stav's only agenda is to present Judaism to secular Israelis in the most affable and accommodating manner, from a perspective of true honor and respect towards them, while at the same time upholding religious practice without compromise. These are the ideal qualities of a candidate for Chief Rabbi who can unite our nation around our Torah Heritage".