This “no smoking” sign hung in Agudath Achim Congregation in Beaver Falls, Pa. According to Jewish tradition, lighting any flame, including a cigarette, is a violation of the Sabbath.

Date Undated
Identifier MSS447_B006_F022_I01
Collection Beaver Valley United Jewish Community Records (MSS 447)
Source Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the Heinz History Center
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