Yisroel Besser is a bestselling author and one of the premier journalists of the Jewish world. He has published numerous books and reaches over 200,000 readers weekly with popular in-depth Mishpacha Magazine features and profiles.

Along with interviewing revered Rebbes and roshei yeshiva, Jewish leaders, and prominent politicians — including the President of the United States and Prime Minister of Canada — Besser has found the unique storylines behind ordinary facades, building a devoted cadre of international readers. Yisroel lives in Montreal Canada with his wife and children.