Join local history-buff and author Deb Freedman for ‘The Woman Behind the Flames,’ as she shines a light on the intriguing insights and illuminating individuals she met researching and writing her newest book.

A retired Tacoma Public Library veteran, Deb has dedicated decades to documenting our city's Jewish heritage. Her latest work, Finding History: Twenty-One Tales of Temple Beth El, weaves together the fascinating stories spanning our congregation’s 130-year history into an engaging and informative treasure hunt, bringing the past to life through the living memory of architecture. Freedman's expertise in Tacoma's Jewish history is unparalleled, earning numerous accolades, including recognition from the Heritage League of Pierce County and the Murray Morgan Award.

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