DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 28, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Interest Expense	Interest Expense	Interest Expense	Interest Expense
Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	$ 1,711	$ 1,517	$ 3,188	$ 2,967
Interest expense on borrowings | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	1,054	1,327	2,116	2,430
Cost of swaps | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, gain (loss) on derivative, Net	$ 657	$ 190	$ 1,072	$ 537