Investing in & co-creating impactful & purpose driven ventures
Our Entities
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The Gray Street Cafe
A local coffeehouse in Allenhurst, New Jersey.
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The Supper Club
Luxury Kosher Dining Coming Soon to Long Branch, NJ.
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The Gray Harvest Real Estate
Investments, Real Estate, and Collaborations
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Identity Capital Group
Real Estate Acquisition & Management
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The Aleph Connection
A mentorship program helping individuals of all kinds.
Who We AreAs a dynamic entrepreneurial and creative house, we grow bold brands, invest in powerful ideas, and cultivate diverse ventures across industries. Our mission is simple: unlock potential, fuel self-expression, and champion ethical, forward-thinking business every step of the way.
At The Gray Harvest, we’re building more than businesses — we’re building possibilities.
Our Mission
From building companies of our own to investing in others. Our mission is to set a standard of ethical and creative business practices across industries that encourage individuality, passion, and giving.
My Story
Through my experience in various industries, my philosophy took shape. “If something is missing, build it yourself.”
I’m driven to build across industries with intention — not just to generate profit, but to raise standards. Sustainability matters. Culture matters just as much. The goal is to create ventures where commerce and creativity strengthen each other, not compete.
The café concept came from lived experience. From ages 18 to 24, cafés were formative spaces for me — places of connection, celebration, art, and conversation.
I saw the opportunity to build something more than a business: a cultural hub. Art, music, food, diverse communities — all anchored by identity and quality.
Through Gray Harvest, my role evolved. It became less about expressing my own creativity and more about building platforms for others. That shift clarified my long-term vision: create ecosystems where ambitious, creative people can thrive without ego distorting the environment.
I’m not interested in participating in industries that have lost their integrity. I’m interested in building better ones.
Meet the Founder
Isaac Ashkenazi
Through my experience in various industries, my philosophy took shape. “If something is missing, with the right team, passion & incentive it can be created.”I’m driven to build across industries with intention — not just to generate profit, but to raise standards. Sustainability matters. Culture matters just as much. The goal is to create ventures where commerce and creativity strengthen each other, not compete. For example, The Gray Street came from lived experience. In the early years of my career & artistry, cafés were formative spaces for me — places of connection, celebration, art, and conversation. I admired artists like Patty Smith, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed & Jack Kerouack & literally walked in their footsteps in & our of Cafes in lower manhattan. I saw the opportunity to build something special & introducing it to a small town - something that was more than a business: a cultural hub. Art, music, food, diverse communities — all anchored by identity and quality. Through The Gray Harvest, my role evolved. It became less about expressing my own creativity and more about building platforms for others. That shift clarified my long-term vision: create ecosystems where ambitious, creative people can thrive without ego distorting the environment. I’m not interested in participating in industries that have lost their integrity. I’m interested in building better ones.
