I recently read you thesis, The Concept of the Ascent of Prayer by Sixteenth-century
Jerusalem Kabbalist, R. Joseph ibn Zayyah. Question: Does Zayyah discuss in his Perush le-Tefilah the meaning of the six Mahs [Who are we? What is our Life, etc] in the prayer Ribbon Ha'Olamim located before the first Shema? Are you familiar with additional explanations of the six Mahs?
Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic libraries are closed and I cannot travel due to recent cardiac surgery and my age. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Michael Alter
At the presentation '' Who are we''it depends on individual existence ,development ,with every individual are receiving the creation of his identity & presentation . This may offer the creative justice for himself .With this for individual life some years back I have expressed my views in my presentation which I submit herewith for your perusal
''It is not pessimistic view. Otherwise it has also been said we are architect of our own fortune. We know we our life & as such we are creator of our own life & in his line our life not in our hand appears to be contradictory .
This is my personal opinion