It is my view that you are on the correct path here.

I also do think that the story of the "Jews" being enslaved by/the enemy of the Pharoahs is probably too simplistic of a story. I also believe that "Jews" came from Babylon, effectively (Abraham). I also believe that lineage is very important, but belief is perhaps even more important. "The Great Work".

EDIT: I will also add that I believe there are Jews, Israelites, and Synagogue of Satan, and it's a Venn Diagram.