minyan
Other forms: minyans; minyanim
In Judaism, some prayers require a minyan, or a group of at least ten adults. Wedding blessings and prayers for the dead are among those that need a minyan.
A minyan is a religious quorum, the minimum number of people required. In Judaism, many prayers can be said alone, but some of them require the sense of community and connection that comes from a cohesive group of people. Saying Kaddish after a loved one’s death is one example. In Orthodox synagogues, a minyan is composed only of men, but in most Jewish communities women are also included. Minyan has a Hebrew root, maneh, "to count or to number."
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the quorum required by Jewish law to be present for public worship (at least ten males over thirteen years of age)type of:quoruma gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business
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