Ben-edict Arnold

My brother is a traitor. It hurts to say it, but it's true. His ancestors are turning over in their graves.

Benjamin Saul Goldsmith comes from good stock. His mother, the daughter of two German Jews who narrowly escaped certain death at the hands of the Nazis, grew up in Chicago's north shore suburbs. An avid Cubs fan, the first generation American did what she could to assimilate while keeping her parent's important heritage alive.

I learned something about my brother this week: he doesn't care about spitting in his family's face.

Exhibit A: A photo Ben took on his iPhone yesterday while attending a White Sox home game.


Exhibit B: Ben at his girlfriend's Easter party. He did not attend a Seder this year.

Shame on you, Ben.