noun
- plural of minyan; quorums of ten adult Jewish men required for certain religious services
Usage: religious term; Judaism
Examples
- The synagogue struggled to gather enough minyans for all the daily services.
- During the High Holy Days, multiple minyans were formed to accommodate all worshippers.
- The rabbi explained that minyans are essential for reading from the Torah.
- In smaller communities, organizing minyans can be challenging.
- The mourners needed to find minyans for the week of shiva prayers.
- Orthodox synagogues maintain strict requirements for their minyans.