Promoting Jewish genetic health since 1999.
The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics provides educational resources related to hereditary cancers and genetic disorders more common among individuals of Jewish descent. We work closely with community members, clergy, healthcare professionals, and partner organizations to raise awareness of these issues and available support options, including our own low-to-no cost genetic counseling and carrier screening program.
Originally founded as The Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders in 1999, the Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics today offers resources to communities across North America and the world, while continuing its service focus in the Chicago Jewish community.
The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics is a supporting foundation of Jewish United Fund and is supported in part by the Michael Reese Health Trust.
Articles and Events
Sweet Genes: Build Your Own Candy DNA & Decode Genetic Testing
The Sarnoff Center was proud to participate in the inaugural Chicago Jewish Young Adult Shabbaton, held at Anshe Emet
Bridging Generations: Chaplaincy, Genetics, and Family Health
The Sarnoff Center, in partnership with the Chicago/Midwest Jewish Chaplains Group, hosted a special session designed to strengthen the
Midday DNA: Exploring the Genetic Links to Cancer
The Sarnoff Center, in collaboration with the Cancer Wellness Center, recently hosted this engaging webinar on the connection between
