Rachel B. Handloff

Rachel B. Handloff (she/her) is the executive director of URJ Specialty Camps - 6 Points Sports Academy in Asheville, NC, Creative Arts Academy in Westchester PA, and Sci-Tech Academy in Byfield, MA.

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Embracing Jewish Identity, Learning to Lead: The Lifelong Benefits of Working at Summer Camp

Rachel B. Handloff

May 5, 2025

URJ camps provide a respite from the challenges of college life, offer a warm and affirming Jewish community, and allow students to cultivate skills they can use in their future careers.

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We Bring You Peace: Bringing Israeli Counselors to Camp

Rachel B. Handloff

July 10, 2023

The URJ has been bringing Israeli counselors to camp for many years. Their presence offers several valuable benefits to the camp program.

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Embracing Jewish Identity, Learning to Lead: The Lifelong Benefits of Working at Summer Camp

We Bring You Peace: Bringing Israeli Counselors to Camp

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