Leadership
JPS is governed by a Board of Trustees, headed by Board President David Lerman.
Past editors-in-chief include Henrietta Szold (1893–1916), Solomon Grayzel (1939–1966), and Chaim Potok (1966–1974).
Chaim Potok was significantly involved in JPS's publication activities for 35 years, serving as editor for 8 years, secretary of the Bible translation committee for the Writings (Ketuvim) for 16 years, chair of the JPS Editorial Committee for 18 years and literary editor to its Bible program for 18 years.
Dr. Ellen Frankel was editor-in-chief since 1991 and CEO since 1998. Frankel retired in October 2009 and is now Editor Emerita of the Society. Author Steve Berman served as Director of Marketing for JPS in 1999-2001.
Rabbi Barry L. Schwartz became the CEO in 2010, when he came to JPS from Congregation M'Kor Shalom in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where he served as senior rabbi for 11 years. Rabbi Schwartz served on the board of several nonprofit social justice organizations, and is especially active in Jewish environmental work.
Carol Hupping is managing editor.
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