What is the valid placement range for the shel rosh on the head?
Synopsis
The shel rosh must be placed from the hairline at the forehead through the area where a baby's skull is soft (top of the head). A dispute exists about whether the valid zone extends to the entire height of the skull or only to the midpoint of the incline.
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