American students on a birthright israel trip gave $10,000 to a group that aids Israeli youth. The Cornell students participating on birthright, the free 10-day trip to Israel for Diaspora youth, presented the donation Tuesday night to the Elem organization, which helps distressed youth, the Jerusalem Post reported.
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