DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location) (Details) - Interest Expense [Member] - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net		$ 1,312	$ 1,049	$ 2,672	$ 2,220
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	[1]	1,210	873	2,403	1,723
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	[2]	$ 102	$ 176	$ 269	$ 497

[1] This amount is representative of the interest expense recognized on the underlying hedged transactions.

[2] This amount is representative of the interest expense recognized on the cross-currency interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedging instruments.