Nissim Segaloff
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Nissim Segaloff was a Bulgarian Jewish refugee who received a transit visa from Chiune Sugihara, enabling him to escape Europe during World War II. He later changed his name to Nicholas Sargent and became a renowned backgammon player, showcasing the diverse paths of those saved by Sugihara.
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Nissim Segaloff changed his name to Nicholas Sargent and became a world-famous backgammon player after arriving in the U.S.
The winding tale of the Sugihara visas, that saved Jews from the Holocaust, led them to Japan and landed them in CanadaThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-03-28
Canada· 2025-03-28
