Most Atlanta synagogues held a confirmation on the first day of the Shavuot holiday, a practice that originated in the 19th century in Germany and was later adopted by Conservative and Reform congregations in the United States. The confirmation ceremony, always celebrated on Shavuot, provided knowledge and indicated commitment to Judaism and the Jewish community.
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