'''Subbotnik Jews''' are a type of Israeli Jew. They are with [[Karaimite JewsJew]] ish origins but who have opted to go through an Orthodox Giyur Lechumra without turning their backs on their Subbotnik heritageand have settled in Israel. They played a major role in the first Aliyah. They are distinct from Talmudist Subbotnik Gereiwho reject their Subbotnik heritage in order to assimilate into Hassidic culture.