about

Debbie Lechtman is a Jewish, Israeli, and Latina writer, educator, and content creator. She shares educational content on Jewish history, Jewish identity, and antisemitism on her Instagram account, @rootsmetals, to an audience of over 118,000 followers.

Debbie writes social media content for the Center for Peace Communications, Jewish Unpacked, Honest Reporting, Creative Community for Peace, and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. Debbie has also written sponsored posts for Birthright, the Jewish National Fund, Meir Panim, the film Irena's Vow, and more. 

In addition to her work on social media, Debbie writes educational curriculums for clients such as the Anti-Defamation League and the Los Angeles Holocaust Museum.

Debbie is also available for speaking engagements. In the past, she has spoken at the ADL Never is Now Conference, for the American Jewish Committee, a number of university Hillels, and more. 

photo: Alexandra Pettinato

   

Debbie has a Bachelor of Science in journalism with a minor in sociology and world religions and a Masters of Fine Arts in creative writing. 

For inquiries, please email Raquela Cohen at raquela@shevamanagement.com

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