Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 2: How Many Make a Quorum?
A quorum for prayer (a minyan) is ten. What is the source for the idea that the group recitation of Grace After Meals requires only three people? The Talmud examines the Scriptural verse (Psalms 34:4) which says: Declare the greatness of the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together."
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Talmud Berachot 45a
Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 2 (English) |
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| Topics: | Minyan, Talmud, Berachot, Zimun |
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