JPS: Jewish Classics and Contemporary Works

JPS (Jewish Publication Society) is a publishing company that specializes in Jewish classics and contemporary works. The company, which is based in Philadelphia, was founded in 1888 with the goal of making the classics of Jewish literature and thought accessible to a wide audience. JPS has published a wide range of books, including translations of the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud, and the Midrash, as well as works of Jewish scholarship, fiction, and poetry.

JPS is best known for its translations of the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud, which are widely used in synagogues and Jewish schools. JPS translations are known for their accuracy and literary quality, and are widely considered to be the standard English translations of these texts.

In addition to its classics program, JPS also publishes contemporary works of Jewish literature and thought. The press has published works by both established and emerging Jewish authors, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, with a focus on Jewish themes and ideas.

JPS is also committed to publishing works that explore the intersection of Jewish culture and contemporary issues. The press has published books on topics such as Jewish identity, Jewish feminism, and the Jewish diaspora, as well as books that examine the role of Jewish culture in contemporary society.

Overall, JPS plays an important role in promoting Jewish literature and thought by publishing a wide range of books by Jewish authors, both classics and contemporary works. The press's commitment to publishing works of literary merit, accuracy and diversity has helped to establish it as a leading publisher in the field of Jewish literature and thought.