'Jewish Schindler' reaches goal of saving more than 1,200 Muslim and Christian refugees

The Jewish Canadian philanthropist Yank Barry has been dubbed the 'Jewish Schindler.'

From left, Yank Barry, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, and retired champ Evander Holyfield.

From left, Yank Barry, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, and retired champ Evander Holyfield.

(photo credit: PR)

ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 13:30

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