Minyan

Minyan

In many Jewish synagogues a minyan is required for public prayer times.  A minyan is a group of at least 10 Jewish men over the age of 13 years old.  A minyan is not required, of course, for personal prayer times a person might have.

Even though the number 10 is a very significant number, there is no biblical support for the requirement of a minyan in order to have public prayer.  The scriptures do encourage coming together for worship services.  Worshipping together, praying together and fellowshipping together are all important aspects in our walk with GOD.

Picture originally found here

Related Articles

More From Traditions

Kaddish

There are several Jewish traditions surrounding the death loved ones. We say the mourner’s…
Kaddish

What is Kosher?

This video is an introduction to what it means to be kosher.
What is Kosher?

Haftarah

הפטרה (Haftarah), the name given to the reading from the Prophetic books which follows the…
Haftarah

The Cantor

Music is very important in Jewish life and has a significant role in the worship services.…
The Cantor
Bar Mitzvah

Bar Mitzvah

When a young boy reaches the age of thirteen, he is termed a bar mitzvah, which literally means…
Bar Mitzvah
True Blue

True Blue

It is very common to associate the color blue with the Jewish people. It is on the flag of…
True Blue
The Chuppah

The Chuppah

In the Song of Solomon we read “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me…
The Chuppah
The Name

The Name

Throughout the ages the Jewish people have been extremely careful to honor the name of God.…
The Name

What is a Get?

A get is a divorce under halacha, or Jewish law. The word can also refer to the document that…
What is a Get?

Pointing to the Torah

When reading sometimes it is helpful to have something to guide us so we don’t skip a line of…
Pointing to the Torah

Halacha

The word Halakhah comes from the root word halakh which means “to go” and it is the name given…
Halacha
Mekhitza

Mekhitza-Jewish Tradition

A mekhitza is a dividing wall or barrier that is used to separate men and women. It could be…
Mekhitza-Jewish Tradition

Publish the Menu module to "offcanvas" position. Here you can publish other modules as well.
Learn More.


donation