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		9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net		$ 1,314	$ 1,413	$ 3,986	$ 3,633
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	[1]	1,204	1,136	3,606	2,859
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	[2]	$ 110	$ 277	$ 380	$ 774

[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.