Virtual Event: Discover Jewish Civil War Soldiers through the Shapell Roster and JewishGen

Join us Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00PM–3:30PM (ET) to “Discover Jewish Civil War Soldiers through the Shapell Roster and JewishGen,” with Senior Researchers Caitlin Winkler and Alexandra Skerry Apito. The event is hosted by Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust and JewishGen. Register for the free virtual event here: https://tinyurl.com/shapell-jewish-gen-jan-21-2026

American Jews made significant contributions during the Civil War, serving on both the Union and Confederate sides in numbers disproportionately high relative to their population. Some Jews served in leadership roles, and others were awarded the Medal of Honor for their bravery. The Shapell Roster of Jewish Service in the American Civil War is a continually expanding digital database documenting the lives and military services of Jewish soldiers and sailors who served on both sides of the conflict.

This talk will highlight recent additions, explain how the website and database function, show how the Roster can be accessed through JewishGen, and demonstrate how researchers can search the Roster for individuals and families. The webinar will also spotlight several compelling soldier stories drawn from newly identified individuals and discuss how genealogists and historians can share information and collaborate with the Shapell Roster research team.