For the group of 45 religious leaders from Argentina on an interfaith mission in Israel, the planting of three carob trees at the KKL-JNF Yad Kennedy Memorial Planting Center was a symbol of their dedication to the ideals of peace, coexistence and tolerance. The trip was organized by the Latin American Jewish Congress, and also included a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, a visit to Jordan to meet with King Abdullah and an audience with Pope Francis in the Vatican.