The Place of the Tefillin Knot
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Question
The knot of the head tefillin should be placed above the indentation at the back of the head. How high can it be placed?
Answer
Close above the indentation, but not much higher than it.
Source
Orach Chaim, Siman 27, Seif Katan 35
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