Monotheism is codified for the Jews in the 613 Precepts (mitzvot), including, but not limited to, the more complex laws of Kashrut and Shabbat and Temple–related regulations…. The Torah deals with the “dignity of man” (all men)…with focus on the God of Israel…including, of course, the Ten Commandments, noted above. There are numerous metaphysical themes embedded within the Torah.
There are 7 Precepts, known as the “Noahide Laws,” mandated for all mankind from the time of Noah.
Six of the Laws are prohibitions: These include prohibitions against idolatry, murder, theft, sexual promiscuity, blasphemy and cruelty to animals; one of the Laws is a “positive” requirement: just courts and laws.
The “Giving of the Torah” will change the world forevermore, a sui generis epochal event.
Over the centuries, the Jews will reach great heights—and then great depths—both as historical consequences, whether direct or indirect.
The Jews will protect the Torah; the Torah will anchor the Jews.
The Jews will have a uniquely stellar–dynamic journey and then an exceedingly tortuous and brutal fight for survival, equality, dignity. At some points, and for some Jews, both simultaneously.
Perspective: The extreme polar opposites are not coincidental. Having reached a zenith with the Torah, the Jews are permanently a subtle threat to claimants of cultural or spiritual primacy; thus, the more the Jews are degraded, it will be felt, the lower the threat. Other inter–related powerful and toxic dynamics will play major roles, as well.