Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics

About Jewish Genetic Disorders

Get information and resources about genetic conditions more common in the Jewish community.

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About Jewish Hereditary Cancers

Learn more about BRCA-related and other hereditary cancers common in individuals of Jewish descent.

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About Carrier Screening

Planning for a family? Our affordable, accessible carrier screening program allows most participants to get screened from home.

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“ The genetic counselor really helped us focus in on what our potential issues could be, how to handle it, and what our options were from there. ”

—Melissa Samlan

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Articles and Events

Direct-to-Consumer Hereditary Cancer Risk Screening: What Our Community Needs to Know

Direct-to-Consumer Hereditary Cancer Risk Screening: What Our Community Needs to Know

April 18, 2018 In spring of 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for consumer genetics company 23andMe

Community Needs Assessment Update

By Becca Bakal, MPH Last summer, I embarked on a yearlong project to hear from Jewish individuals and interfaith couples

Genetic Shabbat: Share Your Family Health History

Sample Bulletin Article for Genetic Shabbat Every family has its stories, and Jewish families tend to be very good at

Planning for a Family?

Our affordable, accessible carrier screening program allows most participants to get screened from home.

Genetic Disorder Screening

Concerned About Cancer Risk?

We offer guidance on hereditary cancer risk assessments and information about where to get counseling and screening.

Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment