Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Summary of future minimum payments for operating leases

(in thousands)
Year ending July 31:
2017	$	2,711
2018		1,373
2019		849
2020		613
2021		616
Thereafter		18
Total payments	$	6,180

Schedule of restricted cash and cash equivalents

July 31
(in thousands)	2016		2015
IDT Financial Services Ltd. customer deposits	$	98,500	$	87,613
Related to letters of credit		122		3,163
Other		200		259
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents	$	98,822	$	91,035