Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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Aggregate net fair value of all derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments. Includes instruments designated as cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, and hedges of net investments in foreign operations.

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Schedule of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments) (Details) - Jun. 30, 2017 € in Thousands, £ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	USD ($)	GBP (£)	EUR (€)
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount \| £		£ 1,859
Derivative, Fair Value	$ (238)
Forward Contracts One [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	4,750
Derivative, Fair Value	64
Forward Contracts Two [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount \| €			€ 500
Derivative, Fair Value	$ (14)