Founded in 2004 by Dr. Sherman Minkoff and Andi Minkoff, the Minkoff Center for Jewish Genetics was created to provide awareness, education, and screening for Jewish genetic diseases in the Phoenix Jewish community. Since our first preconception screening event in 2005, we have grown from testing for just four diseases to offering comprehensive panels screening for more than 200 genetic conditions.
Over the years, we have expanded access through on-demand testing, saliva-based test kits, partnerships on Arizona college campuses, and personalized support from genetic counselors. In 2019, we launched our BRCA screening and referral program, helping individuals with Ashkenazi Jewish heritage navigate genetic testing and care. In 2023, we reintroduced the BRCAteers support network, providing education and community for those who are BRCA positive.
Following Sherman Minkoff’s passing in 2018, the organization was renamed in his honor to continue his legacy of advocacy, education, and compassionate care for the Jewish community.
