ABOUT US


Laurie F. Berzack, MSW
Founder, Chai Expectations
Charlotte, NC

As a Jewish single, you probably already understand the value of hiring a matchmaker who shares your heritage and is attuned to the challenges you face. Community conscious and committed to helping others from a young age, Laurie has a wealth of professional experience in non-profit fundraising through educational and social events. She's worked with The United Jewish Appeal (now United Jewish Communities), Hillel at Emory University, The American Cancer Society, A Child's Place, Charlotte Advocates for Education, The Afro-American Cultural Center, and Jewish Family Services. She is a graduate of Leadership Charlotte and a past board member of The National Society of Fundraising Executives. She is actively involved in The Charlotte Jewish Day School and Ohr Ha ‘Torah Synagogue and has completed the Charlotte Business Journal Women in Business Mentor Program.

Laurie attended Wurzweiler School of Social Work, a division of Yeshiva University in New York, NY, graduating with a Masters Degree with a concentration in Community Organization. Laurie's undergraduate education was earned at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, where she received a BA in English and Psychology.

Though extremely passionate about helping Jewish soul mates find each other, the most important thing in Laurie's life is her family. She's been married since 1994 and has two sons.
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* TENNIS SOCIAL
When: Sunday, August 22 from 3pm - 6pm
Where:Levine JCC Tennis Courts
Cost:$10
$8 - Early Bird Special
(until August 1st)
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Call Levine Jewish Community Center at 704.366.5007
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* BREAK THE FAST
When:Saturday, September 18 at 8:15pm
Where: TBA
Cost: $15
RSVP:Advanced Reservations Required
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* Co-sponsored with the Levine JCC
Testimonials

"What I like most about Laurie and Chai Expectations is that Laurie really listens to me and knows who and what I am looking for and, more importantly, what I am not looking for. This is not like the other Jewish dating services and so much better than Jewish personal ads or any executive dating service I know of. Laurie will help you find that new chapter in your life and begin creating history together."
-Eric, Atlanta, GA

"I have really enjoyed working with Laurie. She is positive, intelligent, a good listener and, most importantly, a great judge of character. She tries hard to determine what is important to those with whom she works and I believe she is genuinely interested in making a good match for the right reasons."
-Edie , Greenville, NC

"My experience with Chai Expectations has been wonderful. There is no Jewish matchmaking service quite like it! Laurie takes the time to truly listen and interpret each individual's personality and expectations. Also, her genuine enthusiasm and sincerity shine through, every step of the way. For a busy professional who can't always meet people, this is the solution. I highly recommend Chai Expectations."
-Vicky, engaged, March, 2009 Charlotte, NC

Some of the names of our clients have been changed to preserve confidentiality