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 carrier screening program.
Originally founded as The Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders in 1999, the 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 Jewish United Fund and is supported in part by the Michael Reese Health Trust.
Articles and Events
Beyond Tay Sachs: Genetics & Family Planning in 2025
The Sarnoff Center recently hosted this community webinar featuring Genetic Counselor Scott M. Weissman, moderated by Rabbi Lisa Greene
Midday DNA: Autism and Genetics
April is World Autism Month, also known as Autism Acceptance Month in the United States. Along with environmental factors, genetics
Genetic Shabbat: Get Screened
On Friday evening, March 21st, Emanuel Congregation and the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics hosted an
