Associations to the word «Minyan»

Wiktionary

MINYAN, noun. The minimum number of ten (male) adult Jews required for a communal religious service.
MINYAN, noun. (by extension) A Jewish prayer service.

Dictionary definition

MINYAN, noun. The quorum required by Jewish law to be present for public worship (at least ten males over thirteen years of age).

Wise words

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