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
Testing Update: Dor Yeshorim Expands to the Sephardic Community
by Karen Litwack Dor Yeshorim (DY), a confidential premarital genetic screening program has been in existence for over 30 years
Carrier Screening: Two Family’s Stories
Two families share their stories about carrier screening and learning they were at risk to have a child with a genetic condition. They each chose the path best for their family and, today, have healthy children.
Dennis’ Story
In 1999, I along with a few others founded the Center for Jewish Genetics. We founded the Center with the goal to educate the Jewish community about Jewish genetic disorders, and more.
