Dear Rabbi Simon
Does G-d fulfil our desires in our lifetime, afterlife or next birth if we are righteous?
Thank you.
Dan
Hi Dan
Thank you for your question.
G-d does not necessarily fulfil anyone’s “desires”, however, as per Maimonides’ Principles of Faith #12, He does reward a person according to his or her deeds, whether in this world or the next.
The possibility of rebirth is subject to a range of opinions in the Torah literature, but this is generally seen as a chance to rectify a failing or shortcoming, or to complete a process of self-actualization “unfinished” from a previous life.
Best wishes
Rabbi Rashi Simon