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/Jewish United Fund, and is supported in part by the Michael Reese Health Trust.
Articles and Events
The ObG Project – A New Resource for Women’s Healthcare Professionals
Susan J. Gross, MD, FRCSC, FACOG, FACMG, a long-time friend and supporter of the Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics has
Be Thankful For Good Health
What is the most valuable gift you can leave to your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren? The gift of good health.
A Personal Perspective
By: Sivan Schondorf – October 2, 2015 L'dor vador--"from generation to generation"--the Hebrew phrase heard in prayers and song. As
