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 genetic screening programs.
Originally founded as The Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders in 1999, the Norton & Elaine 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 the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, and is supported in part by the Michael Reese Health Trust.
Articles and Events
Why Aren’t Men Screened for Fragile X?
If you’ve registered for a carrier screening through the Sarnoff Center, you may have noticed that our panel screens
Genetic Shabbat: Get Screened
On Friday evening, May 29th, 2026 the Sarnoff Center joined Emanuel Congregation for an inspiring Kabbalat Shabbat service, with
An Evening of Impact: Hereditary Cancer Testing Launch
On April 16, 2026 the Sarnoff Center proudly launched our new Hereditary Cancer Program with an inspiring event at
