In this episode of The Chicagoland Guide, I sit down with my longtime friend Rabbi Jeremy Fine. Jeremy is the Rabbi of Congregation B’nai Tikvah in Deerfield, Illinois, and the founder of 2econd Wrestling, a fast-growing independent wrestling promotion based right here in Chicagoland.
We’ve known each other since high school, so it’s especially meaningful for me to share this conversation with you. We talk about his unique journey—how he balances leading a congregation while building a professional wrestling brand that brings people together from all walks of life.
Jeremy shares what it takes to engage community in today’s world, how he uses creativity to reach people where they are, and how both his faith work and wrestling promotion are about building connection and meaning.
We also talk about two exciting upcoming events you won’t want to miss.
Upcoming Event at Congregation B’nai Tikvah in Deerfield
“Everybody Wants This! A Night of Comedy & Conversation”
Featuring Jackie Tohn and Timothy Simons from the Netflix series Nobody Wants This
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2025
Location: Congregation B’nai Tikvah, Deerfield, IL
Learn more and get tickets at: https://cbtdeerfield.shulcloud.com/form/Fundraiser4
Upcoming 2econd Wrestling Events
2econd Wrestling: ANCHORFISTS – A Free Family-Friendly Wrestling Show
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Anchorfish Printing & Embroidery, 2302 Main Street, Evanston, IL
Reserve your free tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2econd-wrestling-anchorfists-tickets-1299397405619?aff=erelpanelorg
2econd Wrestling: Breaking the Rules – Live Pro Wrestling in Palatine
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Dirty Nellie’s, Palatine, IL
Tickets and info at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2econd-wrestling-breaking-the-rules-tickets-1299420514739
Follow 2econd Wrestling on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) at @2econdWrestling.
2econd Wrestling: WRESTLE EDEN – Live at The Cubby Bear in Chicago
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Location: The Cubby Bear, Chicago, IL
Tickets and info at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2econd-wrestling-wrestle-eden-tickets-1358517254679?aff=erelpanelorg
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