"The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning
and a good ending, then having the two as close together as
possible." -- George Burns (b. 1896-01-20, d. 1996-03-09)
(thanks
to blueeowyn)
Here's the rule (from someone who writes these things as part of her living): 7 minutes (that's about a page and a half) for all shabbat sermons (Better: don't give a sermon, teach and have participation, but if that can't be arranged...).
For high holidays: for each seven minutes, you must include at least one story (i.e. something that has characters, a beginning an ending and a point related to the sermon itself). If you go over 28 minutes total, you're not being nice, and you're probably not a good speaker, either.
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For high holidays: for each seven minutes, you must include at least one story (i.e. something that has characters, a beginning an ending and a point related to the sermon itself). If you go over 28 minutes total, you're not being nice, and you're probably not a good speaker, either.
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