Talk:Minyan

Harlan Ellison: I'm looking for Kadak
Is a terrifically funny story that touches on most of the points of this article regarding who can be considered in the makeup of a minyan.

http://harlanellison.com/herc.htm

Approaching Oblivion

Golems
In the mid-17th century, the Chacham Tzvi asked whether a golem could be a member of a minyan. His answer was "no". Should this be mentioned in the article? Jhobson1 (talk) 17:37, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

Use of "extraneous" on this page
The word "extraneous" is used in several places on this page where it makes little sense, e.g.,

"...in extraneous [sic] circumstances there are those who are lenient and permit a minor over six years...."

The word "extraordinary" is the intended meaning in all cases, isn't it? -- John W. Pierce (talk) 21:01, 23 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes. A word needed for the phrase Beshas Ha'dechak: A time of great need, pressing circumstances; sometimes extenuating circumstances is used. Chesdovi (talk) 10:05, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

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Source for mentioning Gen 18 here
What is the source for "The minimum of 10 Jews needed for a meeting has its origin in Abraham's prayer to God in Genesis 18:20"? The idea that a minyan is related to counting "righteous" people is deeply problematic and not supported by the places in Talmud where quorum is discussed. Maybe there is midrash on this. But, if so, it should be cited here. Students of basic Judaism are confused by this unsupported statement. Virginia Avniel (talk) 00:02, 5 November 2023 (UTC)


 * https://www.sefaria.org/Midrash_Tanchuma%2C_Miketz.6.5?lang=bi 71.112.194.9 (talk) 02:49, 22 November 2023 (UTC)