The Jewish Link and Drink Up would like to recognize 14-year-old Azarya Tiger as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. The eighth grader at the Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey, would be considered the all-around student athlete. When asked about Azaryah, Rabbi Avi Bernstein, RYNJ middle school boys principal,told The Jewish Link “With great skill on the court, one could argue that his finest work is done well beyond it. Always with a kind word, supporting a classmate or simply his humble, soft-spoken approach to everything in life, Azarya is a mentch first and foremost. Just like on the court, he is always making the right move!”

Azarya, mazel tov on being recognized as Sportstar of the Week. Who is your role model and why?

My older brother Efraim Tiger, because he taught me how to balance his love for sports and his love for Torah learning.

What is your favorite sport and why?

Hockey, because ever since I was little, I was playing hockey with my brother.

What is your greatest sports accomplishment?

Winning the championship game in Camp Overtime.

What is your pregame routine?

Practice, practice, practice.

What is your earliest sports memory?

Playing mini hockey with my brother.

What is your weirdest sports memory?

Playing basketball with my grade, all in Shabbos clothes, ties flying, after our graduation pictures.

What is your favorite sports memory?

Playing roller hockey with my friends after months of quarantine.

What is your favorite thing to do when you are not playing sports?

Learning. Spending time with my friends and family.

What is the best thing about being a Sportstar?

Having family and friends to cheer me on.

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