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    What is a minyan and why is it important?

    A minyan is 10 Jewish men over age 13. Required for Torah reading, Kedushah, Priestly Blessing, and more

    Source: Shulchan Aruch OC 55

    In detail

    A minyan is a quorum of 10 Jewish men over age 13 required for certain communal prayers and rituals: Torah reading, Kaddish, Kedushah, Priestly Blessing (Birkat Kohanim), and the repetition of the Amidah. The requirement comes from the story of the 10 spies, the Torah calls them an 'edah' (community), establishing 10 as the minimum for a congregation.

    Full study guide: Prayer and Blessings

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