Meaning of minyan | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The minimum number of ten (male) adult Jews required for a communal religious service.
   Judaism
2. A member of a race said to be autochthonous to the Aegean area.
   Greek
3. A surname.
4. A Jewish prayer service.
   broadly

Equivalents

Examples

“So without my visit⟳, if Simon didn't attend⟳, a minyan would be hard to come⟳ by.”

“As mourners cannot attend⟳ synagogue during shiva, a minyan gathers for morning, afternoon, and evening services in their home.”

“New people assume⟳ leadership positions as required and stay⟳ around for as long as the minyan meets their needs.”

“Tefillin are not used on Sabbaths and holidays, so unless you attend⟳ a minyan on weekday mornings or grew up in a home where men prayed daily, this practice may be unfamiliar to you.”

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