LEASES (Summary of Components of Total Lease Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
LEASES [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 15,632	$ 17,724
Short-term lease cost	49	167
Variable lease cost	4,376	4,410
Sublease income	(180)	(891)
Total lease costs	$ 19,877	$ 21,410