Why does the Chazzan Lead קבלת שבת from the Center Bima?

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February 04 2026
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Shabbat 
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Beit HaKenesset,  Shabbat,  Tefillah 

References: Shabbat: 86B ,  Shabbat: 119A  

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If the proper place to lead services in from the front of the shul, why does the Chazzan lead קבלת שבת from the Center Bima and not from his normal place that he leads all the rest of the services?

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