DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Interest Expense	Interest Expense	Interest Expense
Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	$ 5,835	$ 5,811	$ 6,274
Interest expense on borrowings | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	4,630	2,577	2,619
Cost of swaps | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	$ 1,205	$ 3,234	$ 3,655