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
		Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net		$ 1,406	$ 1,567
Underlying Hedged Transaction [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	[1]	557	642
Interest Rate Swap And Cross-Currency Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	[2]	$ 849	$ 925

[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 interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps designated as cash flow hedging instruments.