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JPS: The Jewish Publication Society

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I purchase JPS books?

Please contact Longleaf Services toll-free at 1-800-848-6224. They can provide you with information about our books, terms of sale, discounts, special offers/sales, and answer any other questions you may have. Trade accounts may purchase through their JPS sales representative or through national and regional book distributors. Books may also be purchased directly via the University of Nebraska Press Web site at www.jpsbooks.com

How do I make a donation in support of JPS's philanthropic efforts?

Access information about the JPS Books Around the World program; The Lost Bible Project; and other opportunities to help under-served Jewish communities in the United States and abroad. Also, feel free to call us toll-free at 800-234-3151 or via email: development@jewishpub.org.

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As a media professional, how can I request review copies of JPS books?

Submit review copy requests on official letterhead to the attention of the Publicity Department via fax at 402-472-6214 or via US mail. If you write a story or review one of our books, please send a tearsheet to:

Publicity Department
University of Nebraska Press
1111 Lincoln Mall
Lincoln NE 68588-0630

How do we request a JPS author for a Book Fair, Scholar-in-Residence program, or other speaking engagement?

Contact our Publicity Department via email

How do I request or order a desk/exam copy?

Exam copy/desk copy policy

How can I get copies of JPS catalogs?

You may download or request a print copy of our catalog from the University of Nebraska Press Web site.

How do I request permission to reprint material from a JPS book?

Permissions requests

All requests must be in writing. Due to the number of requests received, we unfortunately cannot accept inquiries made by telephone.

How can I contact a JPS author?

To contact an author or illustrator, please send correspondence to his or her attention via e-mail to mpress@unl.edu. We will be sure to pass your correspondence along.

As an author or illustrator of a JPS book(s) how can I purchase copies of my book?

Authors and illustrators may purchase copies of their books from Longleaf Services at a special discount. For more information, please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-848-6224.

How can I sign-up to receive JPS news and special offers?

JPS offers a quarterly eNewsletter that includes information on new titles, author and staff events, news about our philanthropic programs, and special sales and discount offers on books and gift certificates. Sign-up is easy!

I am a retailer or institution based in Canada or in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East or Africa and would like to purchase your books.

Codasat Canada
3122 Blenheim St.
Vancouver, BC, V6K 4J7
Canada
604-228-9952 Phone
604-222-2965 Fax

Orders and Returns c/o
University of Toronto Distribution
1-800-565-9523 Phone
604-222-2965 Fax

Europe
Combined Academic Publishers Ltd.
Nicholas Esson
15A Lewin's Yard, East Street
Chesham
Buckinghamshire HP5 1HQ
England
44-1-494-581601 Phone
44-1-494-581602 Fax

All others Order directly from the publisher