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July 2008 |
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Monthly Quote
 
"Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day."
-Barbara De Angelis
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 Success Story
Another engagement for Chai Expectations!
I am so pleased to share my latest engagement story. It warms my heart everytime I think about it.
This success story came fast on the heels of the first that I reported in last month's newsletter, although Leah and Bernie's introduction was later in life-and longer in the making. Their story began two years ago, soon after I launched Chai Expectations. When I received a call from Leah asking for help finding her Jewish soul mate, I promised to keep Leah on file and contact her as soon as I'd found a match.
Over a year later, as I sat in synagogue, Leah stood up to give a d'var torah before the congregation. A friend's father who was seated next to me commented on Leah's words and how they resonated with him. I knew immediately that these two were a match. I knew her history and what she was looking for, and I knew how powerful it was for Bernie to have been struck by her commitment to Judaism.
During the dessert hour that followed, I walked him over and made the introduction. And as they say, the rest is history. "Oftentimes, we forget that God works in mysterious ways and our simplest acts of kindness can produce miracles," says Leah. "If Laurie had not acted on her intuition, Bernie and I would not have met when we did. We are very grateful and overjoyed at connecting with our true soul mates."
And this, friends, is why I do what I do. Regardless of our age or how often we go to synagogue, we all crave the essence of the Jewish culture-the sense of family, the food, the festivals, and the connection you feel knowing you and your spouse share the same background. My mission is to bring Jewish souls together.
Mazel Tov again to the happy couple!!!! My husband, children and I look forward to attending their wedding in August.
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 "Summer Night Under the Stars" event for Jewish singles 20s & 30s in Charlotte, NC
The "Summer Night Under the Stars" event will be held on the rooftop of Forum, uptown Charlotte's hippest bar & lounge, Wednesday, July 30th at 8pm.
Come solo or with friends. Just be there! RSVP to the evite (or www.chaiexpectations.com) in advance for a chance to win a FREE consultation with Laurie, Jewish matchmaker extraordinaire.
We're expecting our biggest turnout yet! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and hope to see you all there.
No Entrance Fee - Cash Bar
The Charlotte Forum
300 N. College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
*Click on the picture to see past event photos
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 Facebook!!!
We are now Facebookers!!!
First came Myspace, now comes Facebook!
Our facebook page is up and running. Check it out for all the fun stuff we have going on--and feel free to send us a comment or be our friend. Just do a quick search for Chai Expectations and you'll find us.
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 Featured Articles
As a bonus for our newsletter subscribers, I've included two articles that approach dating in a fun, light-hearted way.
Click on the titles below and you'll be able to view the full text of each article.
"...learned from past disappointments, which enabled me to look beyond his conservative nature and drop some of my own pretenses in the process. It took two people realizing they wanted the same things in life. And it took two open minds and the willingness to give it a shot."
" ...the queasiness among so many others, waiting and watching and squirming, seeking a signal before, God forbid, asking someone out on a date. I get it. No one wants to be rejected....but here's a little tip for the men: Women like to be wooed."
*Click on the picture to sign up for upcoming events
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 "Summertime Wine & Dine" event for Jewish singles 20s & 30s in Charleston, SC
Our specialty is personalized introductions, but we throw a pretty good party, too. We provide a fun, casual setting for our clients to mix and mingle.
Join us for our "Summertime Wine & Dine" event for Jewish singles 20s & 30s in Charleston, SC at The Trusted Palate on August 9th, 2008 at 8pm. Singles from all over North and South Carolina and Georgia will be attending this event!
Look for us in the wine bar area. There will be great wine and conversation. You do not want to miss this event!
No Entrance Fee - Cash Bar
The Trusted Palate
563 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Carol Goes Back to Her Roots
* After more than a year of playing matchmaker to Charleston-area singles, Carol Berlin is returning to her first love- events! As a seasoned event planner for the Charleston Jewish Community Center, Carol throws a heck of a party. Going forward, Carol will continue to support Chai Expectations through special event coordination and referrals, and Laurie will pickup the reigns again for lowcountry singles.
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 Contact Info
President of Chai Expectations
Laurie Berzack, MSW
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