Siddharthan Sivamohan

Siddharthan Sivamohan, whose name sounds like it could be a particularly challenging game of Scrabble, has carved out a distinguished career in the intricate world of neurosurgery and medical research. A quick glance at his background confirms he is indeed Sri Lankan-born and Canadian, which, for those keeping score at home, puts him firmly in the "not Jewish" column from an origin standpoint.

Despite this glaring lack of Jewishness, Sivamohan has managed to achieve some rather impressive things. He's not just cutting open heads; he's also delving into the complexities of neural stem cells and brain tumors. Apparently, one doesn't need a grandmother who davens to be good with a scalpel or a microscope. Who knew?

His contributions to medicine are certainly commendable, bringing "nachas" to, presumably, his parents and the Canadian medical community. While he won't be leading a seder anytime soon, his work potentially offers hope to many, which, in the grand scheme of things, is pretty good for a goy.