Alina Tolok

Alina is our Global RSJ Jewish Educator for the Mem Global team. She is a Jewish educator from Lviv, Ukraine and for more than 14 years, she has been actively involved in Jewish community life, first as a volunteer and later as an educator, mentor, and programme leader. Her work has focused on creating educational spaces where young people can explore Jewish identity, build meaningful connections, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Before joining Mem Global, Alina spent many years developing and leading educational programs at Hillel Lviv, where she served as Director of Educational Programs and Programme Director. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media Communications, with academic research focusing on Jewish printing in Galicia and the Jewish periodical Chwila. She has also participated in a range of Jewish educational initiatives, including the Jewish Educators Program for Russian Speakers at the Lookstein Center.

Alina completed the Paideia One-Year Program (2023–2024) and is currently an intern at Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.