Let's Get JScreened - Estie Rose & Shari Ungerleider

Estie Rose and Shari Ungerleider from JScreen join People Jew Wanna Know to discuss Jewish genetic diseases. JScreen is a non-profit on a mission to give every adult in the US access to preventive genetic testing and counseling. In this insightful conversation, they discuss the history of Jewish genetic conditions, what options are available to genetic carriers who want to have children, and how the observant Jewish community views reproductive care. Jscreen is doing vital work in helping form healthy, Jewish families. Check out Jscreen at jscreen.org and follow them on Instagram @getjscreenedSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda03:15 Faces of JScreen - The story of Estie & Shari 09:04 How many families are affected by Jewish genetic diseases every year? 12:30 What options are there for carriers of Jewish genetic diseases who want to have children? 14:42 How does the observant Jewish community view reproductive care? 18:50 On autism 20:21 What is JScreen? History of Jewish genetic diseases27:15 Health insurance SUCKS!28:20 Are there any emerging discoveries in Jewish genetics? 34:28 A message to aspiring Jewish parents 35:09 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination