We condemn the murder of Dr. Barnett Slepian, an obstetrician who provided a full range of reproductive services including fertility counseling, contraception and abortions. Dr. Slepian, the seventh victim of anti-abortion extremists since 1993 was shot to death through his kitchen window following his return from synagogue this past Friday evening.

We denounce this act of terrorism and the use of murder and violence to achieve a political end.

We urge authorities to act swiftly to apprehend and bring to justice the perpetrator of this heinous crime. We must enforce the rule of law in a civilized society.

The JCPA Board of Directors extends its deepest sympathies to Dr. Slepian’s wife and four children.

-end-

Share

Next Up:

Solidarity with Israel during the Iraq Crisis

Take Action Donate

June 2, 2025

JCPA CEO Amy Spitalnick on MSNBC: The Antisemitic Attack in Boulder, CO Did Not Occur in a Vacuum

June 19, 2025

JCPA Summit 2025

June 14, 2025

JCPA Statement on Political Violence Targeting MN Elected Officials

June 13, 2025

Protected: JCPA Summit 2025 | Resources

June 10, 2025

Identity/Crisis Podcast: Hate Crimes in the Name of Resistance – with Amy Spitalnick

June 5, 2025

JTA: Trump’s new travel ban will block ‘those in need of real refuge,’ American Jewish Committee says

June 5, 2025

Civil Rights Coalition Joint Statement on Antisemitic Hate Crimes

June 5, 2025

New Travel Ban is Dangerous, Wrong, and Will Not Make American Jews Safer

June 4, 2025

USA Today: President Trump bans travel from 12 nations, partially restricts entry from seven others

June 3, 2025

ABC News: Colorado attack comes amid record incidents of antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes

June 3, 2025

NYT: Denouncing Antisemitism, Trump Also Fans Its Flames