Tu B’Av marks a special time. Love is in the air, singles hope to find their soulmate, and couples celebrate their relationships. Although this ‘Jewish Valentine’s Day’ may be...
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by Meredith Cohen When Karen Grinzaid introduced JScreen in an announcement at High Holiday services at Congregation Or Hadash in 2013, my mom was interested immediately and was the...
by Kara Wexler Chances are, if you have an active Facebook profile and a few Jewish friends, you’ve probably seen the Buzzfeed article “What Famous Nice Jewish Boy Is...
1 in every 50 Ashkenazi Jewish couples are at high risk (25% chance) of conceiving a child affected with a tragic genetic disease, such as Tay Sachs or Cystic Fibrosis. That’s...
As we celebrate the giving of the Torah (Old Testament) during the Festival of Shavuot, we will read the Ten Commandments aloud as part of this joyous holiday...
Fairytale endings mean different things to different people. Regardless of whether your love story ends on the cozy side of a white picket fence, or you have something less...
by Sierra Weiss This is the final installment of the three-part series about my genetic screening experience with JScreen. My name is Sierra and I am a freshman...
by Sierra Weiss April 19th – 25th is Every Kid Healthy Week. When couples get screened for genetic disorders before having children, they’re taking an empowered step toward a strong, healthy family. As...