Position: Web master for Temple Beth Orr, Coral Springs.

Other involvement: Web master for school newspaper; chair of peer tutoring program at school, assistant for holiday programs.

Awards: Junior Engineering Technical Society, on aptitude, math and science; National Beta Club, a scholastic honor society.

Born: Fort Lauderdale; junior at Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale.

Age: 16.

Family: Parents, Dr. Robert Farbman, a periodontist, and Robin Farbman, an attorney in estate planning.

Q. What got you interested in computer work for the synagogue?

A. The temple put the basic site up four years ago. I was experimenting with Web sites, and thought it would be a good opportunity for me. I spoke to the rabbi, and he approved.

Q. Is the combination of computers and religion good or bad?

A. Definitely good. Religion has to evolve with society. You can’t have it still working in a frame of mind from 1,000 years ago.

Q. What’s religion for, in 25 words or less?

A. Religion is the source of my identity. And Judaism is a bridge between the values of my ancestors and my present daily existence.

Q. Favorite part of your work?

A. When I get e-mails from congregation members saying they like the Web site.

Q. Hardest part?

A. Keeping it up-to-date. The temple prints a newsletter every month. I usually put it online a week or two before it goes in the mail.

Q. What do you do to relax?

A. I play tennis, read books about how government works, and watch hockey on TV. Although I’m getting a little tired of seeing the Panthers lose.

Q. Favorite pastime?

A. Computer games, especially Doom and Quake.

Q. A fun weekend would be?

A. Relaxing at the beach, or maybe playing golf.

Q. Favorite vacation spot?

A. The beach at Naples.

Q. Favorite music? Favorite performer(s)?

A. I don’t listen to much music, partly because Pine Crest doesn’t leave me much time.

Q. Favorite TV shows?

A. Seinfeld reruns. Also, The X-Files, and now The Lone Gunmen.

Q. Favorite film(s)?

A. James Bond films, especially Goldfinger and Moonraker. More recently, a favorite film is Enemy of the State.

Q. What one thing would you change about yourself?

A. That I’m shy. I’ve grown out of it a lot, but people still notice it about me.

Q. Is there one thing you can’t stand?

A. People who leave their turn signals on.

Q. What’s the most important thing you’ve ever learned?

A. Respect and compassion for others.

Q. In this new millennium, how should people of your faith view those of other faiths?

A. I think everyone has a right to believe what they want. There’s not a right or wrong answer to belief.

Q. Motto, or favorite saying?

A. “Procrastination is the thief of time.”

Q. What would you like most to be remembered for?

A. I don’t think that what I’d like to be remembered for has happened yet. I anticipate doing things that would be more significant.

This is one in a continuing series profiling area religious leaders. Do you know someone we should profile? Tell Religion Editor James D. Davis at 954-356-4730, or via e-mail, .