Are all BRCA mutations alike?
By Haley Fuoco You may have heard that individuals with Jewish ancestry have a greater risk of BRCA mutations, linked to breast
Better Together: Newborn & Carrier Screening
By Carol Guzman You might be looking into genetic carrier screening but, if you’re under the age of 60, there’s
Does Cancer Really Skip Generations?
By Haley Fuoco Unfortunately, most of us know someone whose life has been touched by cancer in some way.
Introducing Haley, Our 2020 Lewis Summer Intern
I am extremely excited to be the Lewis Summer Intern at the Norton and Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics!
A Different Kind of Sermon
by Becca Bakal & Carol Guzman Rabbis wear many hats, from teaching to pastoral care to leading worship services. You
The Gene Scene (Under Quarantine)
While official recommendations continue to change daily, JUF remains ready to do all it can to help those in need.
Protecting Against Genetic Discrimination in Illinois
Effective this year, a new state law prevents direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies like 23andMe and Ancestry from sharing Illinoisans’
Rare Disease Day and Jewish Genetic Disorders
By Carol Guzman This year, Rare Disease Day falls on the rarest day on the calendar: Feb. 29. Rare Disease
Engaged? Jewish Traditions Before a Wedding
By Carol Guzman Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days to get engaged. Perhaps,
