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.

Synonyms
- Gathering
- Assembly
- Congregation