Editing Minyan (section)

== Mitzvos That Require a Minyan ==
There are certain mitzvos and prayers that are recited only with a minyan, and they are:

* Kaddish
* Barchu
* Repetition of the Amidah by the chazzan
* Kedushah
* Priestly blessing
* Torah reading
* Sheva Brochos (Seven Blessings)
* Mentioning Hashem's name in the Zimun formula
* Recitation of the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy in the order of Tachanun

There are mitzvos in which a minyan is required only l'chatchilah (ideally), but b'dieved (after the fact) the mitzvah will be fulfilled even without a minyan. These include: Bris Milah, Kiddushin (marriage ceremony), reading the Megillah on Purim, funeral procession, and annulment of vows.

In the order of Selichos, there are prayer passages written in Aramaic, such as "Mechai U'masei" and others. These requests are recited only in a community because the angels do not respond to the Aramaic language, which is considered unrefined in their eyes, but in a community setting, Hashem Himself receives their prayers.