Her Destiny,Rebbetzin Shoshana Schechter, a”h, was a noted educator, dedicated mother, and gracious hostess, yet reverence for her husband shaped every moment of her life,
WIFE OF ROYALTY “She was a queen” says Rav Hillel Belsky “there’s no other adjective or accolade so befitting. Just a queen. The Rosh Hayeshivah was the king and she his wife of royalty.”
M
r. Boruch Liechtung may have been a successful businessman but his most cherished asset was his only daughter Shoshana. When she was still a girl he shared his dream for her future. He wasn’t looking for a son-in-law who would be a doctor or lawyer he told her. “For my special Shoshana only the best will do. For you only a talmid chacham.”
When Rav Yitzchok Hutner ztz”l suggested his prize talmid Rav Aharon Schechter as a suitable match her father’s dream became reality. They married in 1954 and her reverence for her husband infused her every moment. His learning his talmidim and his path to greatness became her pride. She became his wife he became her life.
“This was unheard of in those days” shared a family friend “completely unconventional.” Most girls were looking for a husband with a promising profession. But Shoshana had chosen otherwise. And not for lack of options: “She was bright educated musically gifted and personable. She had the world open to her. This was not a matter of circumstance nor a result of her parents’ decision. It was her pride her honor and her deepest desire.” Many of Shoshana’s friends married men of means — after all they would say we need to guarantee our future. Her reply was instant: She too was guaranteeing her future. Her husband’s growth in learning was her destiny.
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