Harry Styles -- CHAI STICKING ... Plays Hockey at Jewish Center

Kobe did it ... LeBron did it ...and now Harry Styles is also teaming up with the tribe for some good old fashioned athletic competition -- at a Jewish Community Center.

TMZ Sports has learned ... the One Direction star hit up the Westside JCC in L.A. Thursday to play a little indoor hockey with some friends.

We're told Styles was one helluva player -- scoring several goals during the hour-and-a-half long session.

Fun Fact -- there were actually 6 Jews in the NHL last season! Who knew?