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In traditional Judaism, only men are obligated by law to pray. They have interpreted this to mean that only people who are obligated to pray can be in a minyan.
In Reform, and most Conservative beliefs, women can make up a minyan. They reject the idea that a minyan must be composed of participants who are obligated by law to pray.
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How many people does it take to make up a minyan?
Amongst Orthodox and most Conservative groups, a minyan is made up of 10 Jewish men. Amongst most other groups, a minyan can be made up 10 Jewish men and/or women.
What are the ten males called that have to be present at a bar mitzvah for it to take place?
In orthodox services, 10 males make up a minyan. In non-Orthodox services, women are also counted in minyans. Since a Bar Mitzvah is held during a service, it would require a minyan.
Does a non-Jewish man count toward the minyan at a Jewish funeral?
No, non-Jews are not counted as part of a minyan for any service. Depending on denomination, Jewish women might not be counted either.
When was Echoes from a Ghost Minyan created?
Echoes from a Ghost Minyan was created in 1998.
Do you say the hatzi kaddish without a minyan?
No. There's actually no compelling reason to have a baal t'filah at all, if fewer than a minyan have given up waiting and just decided to go ahead and daven. But if ... early in the morning, for example ... you think a minyan is likely to arrive, and a baal t'filah began the brochos, if there's still no minyan when he reaches a kaddish, the mourners don't say it, and in any case when a kaddish is reached without a minyan, it's not said.
What is the duration of Echoes from a Ghost Minyan?
The duration of Echoes from a Ghost Minyan is 2820.0 seconds.
What is a woman's ceremony during yom kippur?
I think that's an Orthodox Jewish thing. It's a minyan - a group of 10 women.
What is the gathering of Jews called?
A gathering of ten Jewish men (or women in reform and conservative Judaism) for the purpose of prayer is called a minyan.
Can Orthodox Jewish women have a minyan of their own?
I once read about that. It took place in one of their living rooms, so I believe it's possible.
What is a Minyan?
A minyan is a quorum of at least 10 male Jews older than 13 years of age in which communal prayers are conducted.
What is a minyon in yiddish?
A minyan is a group of ten Jewish adults required for certain religious purposes, such as public prayer services or reciting specific prayers. In Yiddish, it is pronounced "minyan" and is derived from Hebrew.
What is minyan during shiva?
A minyan is a quorum of 10 Jewish men (non-orthodox groups include women) and is the minimum number of men required for group prayer in Judaism. Shiva is the initial 7 days of mourning observed by direct family members of the deceased - parents, spouses, children, and siblings.
