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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Feb. 28, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2021
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Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount | $ 100,048 | $ 93,776
Union Bank [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount | 31,981 | 32,619
Citibank N.A. [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount | 58,692 | 51,032
Scotiabank [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount | $ 9,375 | $ 10,125

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