Parashat Miketz: Why is a minyan 10?
Most Jews know the institution of the minyan as a pillar within Judaism, but few know why 10. While the answer is 10 people, the reason behind why 10 is varied.
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Most Jews know the institution of the minyan as a pillar within Judaism, but few know why 10. While the answer is 10 people, the reason behind why 10 is varied.
Several Sages, both Tannaim and Amoraim, were blessed with exceptionally long life, and Megillah 27-28 discusses their meritorious behavior that brought this blessing.
From the blog of Arik Ascherman at The Times of Israel