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Minyan, The: (lit. “number”); the quorum of ten necessary for communal prayer

	Why are ten men needed for a minyan? By Shmuel Kogan Shmuel The Biblical source for the requirement of ten men to complete a "minyan" (lit. count or number) is Numbers 14:27. Moses sent spies to scout the land of Canaan. Ten of them returned and issued a report concluding that it is not a conquerable land. ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Why are ten men needed for a minyan?
	What if the tenth guy walks out? By Menachem Posner Question: If the service begins with eleven men, and two leave the room for some unknown reason, is there still a minyan? Answer: If there are not ten men in the room, there is no minyan. Nevertheless, whatever was begun while ten men were in the room ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » What if the tenth guy walks out?
	Which prayers are omitted when praying alone? By Eliezer Posner Question: Due to my work schedule it is impossible for me to attend morning prayer services in the synagogue, so I plan on praying at home. However, I'm somewhat confused as to which specific prayers I should recite. I understand that some require a ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Which prayers are omitted when praying alone?
	Who Invented the Synagogue? By Shlomo Yaffe Is it true that there is no mention of the synagogue in the Torah? It's hard to imagine "Judaism" -- at least as we know it today -- without synagogues! Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Mitzvot & Jewish Customs » Who Invented the Synagogue?

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