The Spiro’s – Scholars in Residence

Rabbi Ken Spiro is an internationally acclaimed speaker and a leading voice in illuminating the unfolding story and destiny of the Jewish people.  He is a Senior Lecturer at Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem, and the creator and resident scholar of the weekly podcast Remember What’s Next.

He has a BA in Russian Language and Literature from Vassa College, an MA in History from Norwich University, and Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshiva Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem.  He is also a licensed Israel Ministry of Tourism guide.

Ken Spiro has appeared on major international media outlets, including Fox News, BBC Radio and Television, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, History Channel, Channel 4 (UK), and Israel National Radio. He is the bestselling author of WorldPerfect: The Jewish Impact on Civilization, Crash Course in Jewish History, and Destiny: Why a Tiny Nation Plays Such a Huge Role in History. 

Born in the U.S. and living in Israel since 1982, Ken Spiro is a former IDF combat infantry soldier and a father of five. 

Kaila Lasky Spiro is a dynamic, charismatic motivational speaker and Jewish educator.   Kaila has been dedicated to reconnecting Jews to their heritage and helping Jewish non-profits since finding her own way back to Judaism in her late 20’s  . She is currently the Director of Partner Relations for Project Inspire, an organization dedicated to empowering all connected Jews to reach out to their less affiliated brothers and sisters.

In addition to speaking across the U.S. and internationally for organizations, institutions, universities and schools, Kaila has developed numerous programs and projects for non-profits and has worked on and off campus, recruiting hundreds of students and community members. She was a founding leader of The Jewish Discovery Center in Western NY.  She has been a featured lecturer for The Speakers Bureaus of JFNA, Aish NY and Chabad International. Kaila specializes in topics relating to Personal Growth, Relationships, Women’s Issues and Jewish Observance. Kaila naturally puts her audience at ease while creating a warm, intimate relationship with them.