What was the inner curtain used for?

The inner curtain, often referred to as the "veil" in the context of the Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem, served to separate the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place. This separation symbolized the barrier between God’s presence and humanity, emphasizing the holiness of God. Only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies, and only once a year on Yom Kippur, to offer sacrifices for the sins of the people. The tearing of this veil at the time of Jesus' crucifixion is often interpreted as a sign of the new access to God through Christ.