Does a Person with a Cochlear Implant Have the Halachic Status of “Cheresh”?

About this episode

The episode discusses the halachic status of a person with a cochlear implant in relation to commerce and the definition of 'cheresh'.

Questions? Comments? We love feedback! Email us at info@baishavaad.org Rav Baruch Fried Question: One of the people who is considered by halacha to be unable to participate in commerce is a “cheresh”. I have a business partner who is deaf and hears through a cochlear implant. Does he have the status of a cheresh? Answer: Generally, this question is not so relevant because just like there is a takanah of Chazal that a child who understands commerce can engage in business ...

People in this episode

Host: Rav Baruch Fried

Topics covered

• halacha
• commerce
• deafness
• cochlear implant
• cheresh
• business

Keywords

• halacha
• cheresh
• cochlear implant
• deaf
• commerce
• business partner

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