The course will be an introduction to the Jewish history through key landmarks in Jewish life and Jewish thought from biblical times to the establishment of the State of Israel. The course chapters will be divided according to significant periods Jewish History. Regarding each period, there will be a review of the material living conditions of the Jews and major historical events, along with a study of a text describing the Jewish spiritual life in those days; And there will be a discussion about the connection between the physical conditions of existence and spiritual creation