Question:
Why is the minhag in yeshivos for the shliach tzibbur to wear a tallis by maariv--- from the poskim (Mishna Berura and others) it is clear not to (except on Yom Kippur and maybe Friday night)? What is peshat in the minhag? Is there a source supporting this minhag?
Answer:
The reason for it is because of kavod hatzibur, (respect of the congregation). Because the chazon is representing everyone, it is in their honor that he wear a tallis.
Sources:
Pri Megadim Eshel Avrohom 18-2, also see Magen Avrohom there.
The Minhag in Fulda and Wurzburg was that avelim wear tallisim when they said kaddish at Maariv.
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