Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

minyan

Noun

min-yahn

Definition

A group of ten Jewish adults required for certain communal prayers.

Examples

To hold a prayer service, the synagogue needed to gather a minyan.
Many Jews make an effort to participate in a minyan, especially during mourning rituals.
The rabbi announced that they had reached a minyan for the evening prayers.

Meaning

In traditional Jewish law, a minyan is essential for conducting certain religious services and prayers, emphasizing the importance of community in worship.