Author Archives: Jnetics

In memory of Peter Jacobs z”l

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Jacobs z”l, founding Chairman...

Bagels Beyond Borders: Jnetics Takes Scotland

Armed with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and dozens of bagels, Matthew accompanied the fantastic Scottish...

Pancreatic Cancer: The BRCA Cancer We Don’t Talk About Enough

November is pancreatic cancer awareness month, and this brought back my own personal interaction with...

Four Species, One People: Unity at the Heart of Sukkot

Sukkot presents us with a wide range of seemingly unconnected practices: eating in the sukkah...

The Shofar’s Call: Acting Today to Protect Future Generations

Rosh Hashanah is always a time to reflect on who we are, how we interact...

Over 70 Golfers Tee Off at Jnetics’ Third Annual Golf Day

Jnetics welcomed more than 70 enthusiastic participants to its third annual Golf Day, held at...

How the Past Lives in Our Genes: A Tisha B’Av Reflection

One of my Rabbis once told me that we should not simply go through the...

Three-Parent Babies: A Landmark in Medical Science

Some incredible news has just come out of Newcastle: eight babies have been born using...

Born to Chill or Built for Heat? Your Genes Might Hold the Answer

Heatwaves: Love them or loath them? It’s in your DNA. The UK is getting hotter....

Beyond the Binary: Genetic Screening for Every Type of Family

Krystie was a beautiful baby girl born to Bruce Steiger and Rick Karl, a gay...