Mankind was presented with a moral obligation from the moment of its creation. Man was bidden by G-d to keep seven Laws which from the basis for a well functioning society. These Seven Laws were given to Noah, as the progenitor of all mankind, this being their permanent share of the truth, containing both spiritual and material benefits appropriate to them.

    These laws, if kept in the proper manner, bring to those who keep them the rewards associated with true fulfillment of the Divine will. They apply equally to all nations, without any prejudice or distinction, and thus they set out a new and harmonious basis for the running of society. Relationships between man and G-d, between man and man, and between man and his fellow creatures, are all included in their scope, strengthening moral qualities and imbuing existence with purpose and beauty.

    The complex world of today is in anxious search for consensus, for guiding principles which can gain the goodwill of everyone. Official recognition has already been conferred on the Seven Laws as uniquely fitted for this task.

The Seven main categories are as follows:

1. Prohibition of idol-worship.
2. Prohibition of blasphemy.
3. Prohibition of theft.
4. Prohibition of murder.
5. Prohibition of sexual misconduct.
6. Prohibition of eating meat cut from living animal.
7. Prohibition of failing to set up courts of law.

    The Jewish people as custodians of the Torah, and in particular their leaders as successors to Moses, have been entrusted with the task of bringing knowledge of these commandments to humanity.