Why do orthodox Jews refrain from riding bikes on the Sabbath?
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains why orthodox Jews refrain from riding bikes on the Sabbath.

Why do Jews cover their eyes and wind their hands when lighting Sabbath candles?
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains why some Jewish women have the custom of circling the Sabbath candles with their hands before reciting the blessing.

Bike Riding on Shabbat
Why don't orthodox Jews ride bicycles on Shabbat?

Blessing over Candle
Why does the blessing only blessing one candle (ner)?

Exercise on Shabbat
What are the restrictions concerning exercise on Shabbat according to orthodox Judaism?

How to Light Shabbat Candles
Why do Jews cover their eyes and wind their hands three times over the candles when they light and bless Sabbath candles?

Prohibitions - Shabbat versus Chag
What is the difference between prohibtions of Shabbat and Chag?

Sabbath Challot - Why Braided?
Why are the two loaves of challah bread served on the Sabbath braided?

Shabbas Goy
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains the concept of the Shabbos Goy.

Shabbat Queen
During Friday night prayer services, doors are opened to welcome the Sabbath Queen. What does the Sabbath Queen represent in Judaism?

Taking Insulin on Shabbat
What does orthodox Judaism subscribe for a diabetic who needs to take insulin on Shabbat?

Thursday Shabbat
If observing the Sabbath on Fridays is impossible, can one observe it on Thursday instead?