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The Place of the Tefillin Knot

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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