Welcome to The Chicagoland Guide! In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend Rabbi Jeremy Fine. Jeremy is the Rabbi at Congregation B’nai Tikvah in Deerfield, Illinois, and the founder of 2econd Wrestling, one of the most exciting independent wrestling promotions in the Midwest.
We’ve been friends since high school, so this conversation was extra meaningful. We talk about his path from the pulpit to building a wrestling brand, how both roles help him bring people together, and how creative community engagement can make a real impact.
We also preview two big events coming up—one at his synagogue and two live wrestling shows you won’t want to miss.
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Upcoming Event at Congregation B’nai Tikvah in Deerfield
Everybody Wants This! A Night of Comedy & Conversation
Featuring Jackie Tohn and Timothy Simons from Netflix’s Nobody Wants This
📅 Wednesday, May 22, 2025
📍 Congregation B’nai Tikvah, Deerfield, IL
🎟️ More info and tickets: https://cbtdeerfield.shulcloud.com/form/Fundraiser4
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Upcoming 2econd Wrestling Events
2econd Wrestling: ANCHORFISTS – Free Wrestling Show in Evanston
📅 Sunday, May 18, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Anchorfish Printing & Embroidery, 2302 Main Street, Evanston, IL
🎟️ Reserve Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2econd-wrestling-anchorfists-tickets-1299397405619?aff=erelpanelorg
2econd Wrestling: Breaking the Rules – Live Pro Wrestling in Palatine
📅 Thursday, June 12, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Dirty Nellie’s, Palatine, IL
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2econd-wrestling-breaking-the-rules-tickets-1299420514739
WRESTLE EDEN – At the Historic Cubby Bear in Chicago
📅 Thursday, July 31, 2025
📍 The Cubby Bear, 1059 W Addison St, Chicago, IL (Across from Wrigley Field)
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2econd-wrestling-wrestle-eden-tickets-1358517254679?aff=erelpanelorg
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Follow 2econd Wrestling
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2econdwrestling/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2econdWrestling/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/2econdWrestling
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