A law barring Israelis from smoking in all public places went into effect. If they wish, owners of cinemas, theaters, lecture halls, restaurants, cafes, waiting rooms and high schools may establish separate smoking rooms with walls up to the ceiling and proper ventilation, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Keep Jewish Stories in Focus.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
