The Psychedelic Tzadik’s Collective Liberation Workshop

The Collective Liberation Workshop, led by The Psychedelic Tzadik—the drag king persona of artist Julie Weitz—invites participants to transform existential tsuris (trouble) into creative discovery through clowning, storytelling, and embodied improvisation. Drawing from Yiddish culture, Hasidic wisdom, and drag, this participatory experience offers a playful yet profound space to explore identity, justice, and cultural memory. Together, we confront personal and collective challenges while embracing the joy, absurdity, and radical potential of clowning.

Currently based in Berlin, Julie Weitz (she/her) is an artist, writer, and educator who creates embodied, collective experiences for repair by unearthing the wounds and resilience of diasporic culture. Her research-driven practice animates figures from Yiddish folklore, exploring themes of loss and healing through their interactions at culturally significant sites—especially those where Yiddish culture was nearly eradicated.Through caricature, folklorism, and emplacement, Weitz situates her practice within evolving trajectories of Jewish cultural expression, in solidarity with global liberation movements.

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How to Prepare

🧍‍♀️ Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. You’ll be invited to participate in gentle movement exercises and sit on the floor/ground.
🧺 Bring a water bottle, we will provide light snacks.
🌸 Fragrance-free zone: Please refrain from wearing strong scents to support folks with chemical sensitivities.
🤡 Come as you are—there is no performance expectation. Playfulness, tenderness, stillness, absurdity, and awkwardness are all honored here.

Accessibility Information

♿️ All bodies and access needs welcome — movement is adaptable, with options for full-body expression, subtle gestures, stillness, breath, or imaginative participation.
🗣️ Workshops will be facilitated in English, with clear, slow pacing and invitations (not demands) to participate.
🫂 Consent-based touch: All physical interaction will be opt-in and clearly guided. There will be opportunities for connection, but always with consent at the center.

Photography Notice

The workshop will be documented. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let us know upon arrival and we will ensure you are not included in any images.

Contact

info@julieweitz.com or visit @mygolem_is_here to learn more

WORKSHOP | THE PSYCHEDELIC TZADIK’s Collective liberation Workshop