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While the Torah, its commands and the principles and beliefs of Judaism remain unchanged, Judaism has evolved as circumstances have necessitated. Here are just a few examples:
1) After the end of prophecy (some 2350 years ago), the Tanakh was sealed by a special Sanhedrin (Rabbinical court). It was the same Sanhedrin which placed our prayers in their permanent form (see Talmud, Berakhot 33a).
2) Purim and Hanukkah were instituted after the relevant events.
3) Certain fasts were instituted in connection with the Destruction of the Temple.
4) After the Destruction of the Temple, the laws of sacrifices were suspended.
5) When circumstances made it impossible, the New Moon was no longer proclaimed by testimony; rather, the fixed calendar was instituted (around 360 CE).
6) The Talmud was put in writing (around 500 CE) when it became too hard to be learned by heart.
7) There are seven formal Rabbinical commands. These are:
Saying the blessings over food (and on various occasions)
Washing one's hands before eating bread
Lighting the Hanukkah-menorah
The Eruv
Saying the Hallel prayer on certain occasions
Lighting the Sabbath candles
Reading the Megillat Esther on Purim.
In addition, there are many Rabbinical decrees, mostly from the Men of the Great Assembly (4th century BCE), as well as later enactments.
The purpose of every one of these is to provide a "fence around the Torah," meaning to shore up something that can benefit from strengthening. An example: not handling electric appliances on the Sabbath, even if they are not connected to any electric socket.
What else can I help you with?
What changes helped the Judaism survive during the disapora?
Because they worked as a team and stayed out of sight. The priority was to help the children or royalty
Why does Cyrus's views on religion helped Judaism survive?
If you are refering to Cyrus the great, he gave religious freedom to the jews and set them out of captivity when he became king of Persia and Babylonia.
What helped the cherokee survive on the trial of the tears?
What helped the Cherokee's survive the trail of the tears was their hunt for food.
How long did American pilgrims survive?
the Indians helped the colonist survive in the new world. they helped them plant and hunt.
Did Judaism help or hinder Hebrew?
Judaism didn't help or hinder Hebrew. Hebrew is the main language through which Judaism is expressed. So it's more accurate to say the Hebrew helped Judaism.
How has nature evolved to its current state?
Nature has come to it's current state through the process of evolution. Basically, over time creatures developed features that helped them to survive better.
The beliefs of Judaism helped to shape What are the two religions that came from Judaism?
Christianity and Islam both trace their roots to Judaism.
How did he help the pilgrims?
he helped him survive
What change helped Judaism during the diaspora?
The putting of the Talmud into writing.
What crop helped Jamestown survive?
Tobacco
Who helped pilgrims survive?
The Native Americans
Who helped the pilgrims survive the Plymouth?
the indians
